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, providing urgent care and emergency medical services while collaborating effectively with medical teams. Holds current ACLS and ATLS certifications, with a strong focus on patient care and health education in diverse environments.

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Nurse Practitioner ExperiencePhysician Assistant ExperienceACLS CertificationATLS CertificationEmergency Medicine Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationDiagnostic ExperienceEmergency Medical ServicesMinor Emergency ServiceHealth Education PresentationClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningUrgent CareMental Health SupportBasic Medical Supplies Utilization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedJudgment and Decision-MakingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Computer ProficiencyHealthcare Resources Utilization

Certifications & Qualifications

ACLS CertificationATLS CertificationLicensed to Practice in the United States or Canada

Industry Keywords

Family PracticeEmergency MedicineInternal MedicinePediatricsCollege Student HealthIntensive CareUrgent CareHealth Team CollaborationShipboard Emergency ResponseVoyage Medical Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the Physician to plan, coordinate, and evaluate total patient care for voyage participants
Report to the Executive Dean and serve as a member of the Health Team
Attend an 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 a rotating on-call schedule and practice independently when on call
Serve as a member of the shipboard emergency response team
Present educational information to participants regarding 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
Work aboard the MV World Odyssey from approximately September 6 through December 22, 2027
Provide urgent care and temporary stabilization of emergency medical and mental health conditions using basic medical supplies and equipment with a limited formulary
Utilize local healthcare resources while the ship is in port

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available for a full semester assignment
Valid U.S. work authorization
Valid passport and required visas, or ability to obtain them
Required vaccinations as directed by a health care provider or required by the program
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 at least one of 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 support ISE's mission and values and advance diverse and inclusive community-building
Flexibility and ability to complete tasks efficiently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Detail-oriented, with ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
Ability to exercise good judgment and handle emergencies
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 travel in-country
Computer work proficiency
Resume, cover letter, current license, and current ACLS certification required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stipend of $10,000, paid in three equal installments during the voyage
Travel assistance to help defray the cost of travel to and from the ship
Opportunity to request sailing with an adult companion and dependent children/teenagers (5 years old+) for an additional fee, subject to availability and regulations
Opportunity to apply to be 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
General liability insurance coverage
Temporary full-time assignment aboard the vessel