Shipboard Paramedic: Travel the World & Crew Benefits

Health Staff Recruitment; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single cabin accommodation

Crew welfare program

Travel the world on cruise ships

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Paramedic to join its global fleet, delivering high standards of care to guests and crew aboard ships operating worldwide. You triage, assess, and treat emergencies, transfer patients to shipboard medical centers, and collaborate with nurses and doctors to ensure continuous care.

Qualified candidates have ALS/ACLS, NREMT registration where applicable, and a minimum of three years in clinical paramedicine, with strong communication and teamwork skills for a

Qualifications

• ALS/ACLS certification required before joining ship.
• NREMT Paramedic registration for US candidates.
• Minimum three years of clinical paramedic experience.
• Possesses ALS/ACLS and PALS certifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality patient care with autonomy under physician supervision.
• Triage emergencies, perform on‑scene assessment and transfer to medical center.
• Operate medical equipment safely and manage records and inventories.
• Participate in drills, audits and ongoing crew training.
• Maintain professional, safety‑conscious patient interactions onboard.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ALS Paramedic qualification

NREMT Paramedic registration

Job description

Carnival Cruise Line is seeking a Paramedic to join its global fleet, delivering high standards of care to guests and crew aboard ships operating worldwide. You triage, assess, and treat emergencies, transfer patients to shipboard medical centers, and collaborate with nurses and doctors to ensure continuous care.

Qualified candidates have ALS/ACLS, NREMT registration where applicable, and a minimum of three years in clinical paramedicine, with strong communication and teamwork skills for a