Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Semester At Sea / ISE

. Work closely with the Physician to plan, coordinate, and evaluate total patient care for voyage participants .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeFort Collins • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $10,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a focus on Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Capable of providing comprehensive patient care in challenging shipboard conditions while collaborating effectively with medical teams and managing emergencies.

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Nurse Practitioner ExperienceEmergency Medicine ExpertiseACLS CertificationATLS CertificationPatient Care Coordination

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic ExperienceTreatment ExperienceMinor Emergency ServiceCollege Student HealthIntensive CareAcute CareUrgent CareFamily PracticeInternal MedicinePediatrics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsJudgmentEmergency HandlingMulti-Priority Management

Certifications & Qualifications

ACLS CertificationATLS CertificationLicensed to Practice in the U.S. or Canada

Industry Keywords

Shipboard Medical CareHealth Team CollaborationVoyage Medical ServicesPatient ClinicsEmergency Response Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the Physician to plan, coordinate, and evaluate total patient care for voyage participants
Attend in-person Health Team orientation in Fort Collins, Colorado before the voyage
Participate in monthly online Health Team meetings and training sessions
Provide two daily clinics for participants with the Crew Medical team during the voyage
Participate in rotating on-call coverage and practice independently while on call
Participate as a member of the shipboard emergency response team
Present educational information about in-country health issues
Collaborate with ship medical personnel, including the physician and two nurses
Collaborate with the supervising physician and ISE Medical and Mental Health Consultants
Travel aboard the MV World Odyssey for a semester voyage from approximately September 6 through December 22, 2027
Work in shipboard conditions involving narrow doorways, enclosed quarters, noise, possible rough seas, and extended travel between sea and foreign ports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available for a full semester assignment
Valid U.S. work authorization
Valid passport and required visas, plus required vaccinations
Passport valid for 6 months post voyage
Successfully pass a background check
5+ years of recent active practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Wide range of diagnostic and treatment experience with adults and children
Ability to perform minor emergency service
Experience in college student health, intensive/acute care, emergency medicine, or urgent care
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Physician Assistant Program
Licensed to practice in the United States or Canada
Current ACLS certification required
Current or previous ATLS certification required
Ability to complete tasks efficiently and handle multiple priorities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment and handle emergencies
Ability to perform extended walking and standing, sometimes on uneven surfaces
Ability to lift, carry, bend, and move objects up to 25 lbs.
Ability to climb stairs to embark and disembark the ship and in-country

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel assistance to help defray the cost of travel to and from the ship
Opportunity to sail with an adult companion and dependent children/teenagers (5 years old+) for an additional fee, subject to availability and regulations
Opportunity to apply as a Trip Liaison and receive ISE in-country field programs for a free or reduced price
Passage, room, and board on the vessel during the term of the agreement
Medical emergency and evacuation insurance coverage
Medical malpractice insurance coverage
Additional insured under Semester at Sea’s general liability insurance policy