Nurse resume example
In nursing, your resume must make clear which units you've worked in, which clinical skills you master and that you're licensed. This example organizes it so a nurse manager sees it at a glance.
Template: Modern · Fictional example: names, companies and details are made up to illustrate the format.
Tips for this resume
- 1Name the specific units: ER, ICU, OR, med-surg… It's the first thing they look for.
- 2Include your license and current certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS) with their dates.
- 3For hospital systems, add accredited continuing education with its hours or credits.
- 4If you've been a preceptor, charge nurse or joined a protocol committee, say so: it shows commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Should I put my license number on my nursing resume?
State your license type and state; many employers verify the number online, so adding it is optional but saves a step.
Do I list every short travel or per-diem contract?
Group them: “Travel RN assignments, various hospitals (2019–2021)”, with the units you worked in. That way you don't fill half a page with weeks-long contracts.