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Maritime & Cruise Ship Medicine Opportunities
Maritime medicine provides healthcare in marine and cruise environments. Physicians manage acute illness and public health concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do cruise ship locum providers typically manage?
They treat acute illnesses, injuries, cardiac events, gastrointestinal issues, and general onboard medical needs for guests and crew.
Do maritime roles require international travel?
Yes — assignments involve boarding ships and traveling along designated routes for multi-week rotations.
Are emergency procedures expected?
Providers may stabilize critical patients, perform minor procedures, and coordinate medical evacuations when necessary.
Is experience in emergency medicine required?
Most cruise lines prefer EM, IM, or FP physicians with strong acute care experience.
Do providers work independently?
Most ships have a small medical team, but providers must be comfortable practicing with limited onsite resources.
Why Choose Sendoc Locums?
- •Competitive daily rates above market average
- •Travel and housing arranged and paid for
- •Dedicated recruiter support throughout
- •Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- •A+ rated malpractice coverage included
- •Opportunities in all 50 states