Cruise ship nurse Sophie explains why she made the career change from practice in the NHS to taking a role with a cruise line. She describes the recruitment process she went through to secure her role, and describes her working pattern and the responsibilities. Sophie now works as a senior nurse in a wider onboard medical team that has a range of duties encompassing minor ailments, managing medical emergencies and immunisation. She reveals the pay level, working pattern and CPD opportunities a cruise ship nurse can expect, and suggests some pros and cons to consider if you dream of a career move into passenger ship nursing.