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Nurse

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1326167BR Location Shipboard Business Disney Cruise Line Date posted Jul. 09, 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today!
As a Nurse you will provide onboard nursing care to both our crew and guest!

You will report to

  • Chief Physician (Shore side)
  • Charge Nurse (Shipboard)

Responsibilities:

How You Will Make a Difference

  • Provide inpatient, outpatient, emergent and ICU care onboard for guests and crew of all ages.
  • As advised by Charge Nurse, check, and maintain all medical equipment, coordinating with relevant parties when supply orders and repairs are necessary.
  • Provide training for Emergency Stretcher Team
  • Coordinate and implement onboard health education in conjunction with medical staff
  • Triage emergency calls, assess and treat on scene and transfer patients to shipboard medical center for definitive care.
  • Ensure confidentiality of medical information.
  • Assist with implementation of crew immunization programs.
  • Perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse.
  • Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections, and training of other crew members.
  • Participate in regular training for clinical skills sustainment and skill acquisition
  • Participate in a rotational schedule for on-call nurse duties in an overnight capacity as the initial first responder for medical situations onboard
  • Collaborate closely with shoreside leadership and medical teams.

Basic Qualifications:

What You Will Bring to the Team

  • Nursing degree from recognized college or university from an STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) approved country
  • Active nursing license granted by an accredited licensing authority in a country recognized under STCW standards
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent professional nursing experience, including at least 18 months in high-acuity settings such as Emergency Medicine, Trauma Care, or Critical Care.
  • Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS) Certificates required prior to embarking the vessel must be valid through length of contract
  • Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage protocols and critical care procedures.
  • Initial first responder to emergency calls, perform on-site assessment and treatment, and transfer patients to the medical center for further care.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures, including preforming X-rays and laboratory tests
  • Digital literacy, experience with MS Office programs and experience with use of electronic health records
  • Maintain clinical proficiency in Emergency Care, ICU, and/or CCU practices during standby periods or breaks.

Preferred Qualifications:

How You Will Stand Out

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Experience with Sea Care, Disney Cruise Line Electronic Medical Record
  • Maritime Medical care experience preferred

Additional Information:

This is a SHIPBOARD role:

Benefits offered year-round, on contract and off-contract, as long as return contract is signed, including Major Medical Coverage, Short & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Retirement Savings Plan Option

You must:

  • Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
  • Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
  • Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
  • Appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulation

Your Responsibilities:

  • Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
  • Complete a pre-employment medical
  • Obtain a criminal background check
  • Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

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About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard our growing fleet of ships and Disney’s island destinations in The Bahamas, our exceptional crew and cast members provide legendary Disney service and enchanting entertainment to our guests that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line.

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