180,800
RN job openings projected each year
6%
projected RN job growth, faster than average
About 7 sec
for your resume to make a first impression
A Nursing Resume Template Built for Hospitals
One clean nursing resume in the format hiring managers expect. Every line comes from your answers.
- Free PDF, Word and plain text download
- License and certifications right up top
- For new grads, RNs, LPNs, NPs and travel nurses
Flo Nightingale, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse | New Graduate | Medical-Surgical Nursing
Des Moines, IA | (555) 010-0142 | flo.nightingale@email.com
Summary
New graduate registered nurse with 240 precepted hours on a medical-surgical unit and clinical rotations in ICU, pediatrics, and labor and delivery.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Iowa Board of Nursing | Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Experience
Preceptorship, Medical-Surgical Unit
Example Medical Center | Des Moines, IAJan 2026 - Apr 2026
32-bed adult medical-surgical unit | Epic EHR | 240 clinical hours
- Managed care for four to five patients per shift under RN preceptor supervision
- Administered medications per physician orders and documented in Epic
- Taught patients and families their discharge plans using teach-back
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Example University, Des Moines, IA | May 2026
Skills
Patient Assessment | IV Insertion | Wound Care | Patient Education | Epic EHR
Resumes That Get Noticed
Simple
One clean nursing template, in the order hiring managers expect. No design decisions to make.
Easy
Tell us what you did in your own words. We write the bullets from what you tell us.
Fast
About 10 minutes from first question to finished resume. Fit it in between shifts.
Free
100% free to build, download, print, and share. No trial, no paywall.
Built to Get Noticed in the First Look
Most resumes lose a recruiter before they get to the good part. Yours puts what they check first right where they look.
A typical resume
- Columns and graphics hospital systems can misread
- License buried at the bottom
- Vague bullets like "responsible for patient care"
Your Nursing Mastery resume
- One clean column any hospital system can read
- License and certifications right up top
- Specific bullets built from your real experience
New Grad? Your Clinicals Count.
No nursing job yet is normal. Your preceptorship and clinical rotations go under Experience, just like a hospital role. We'll ask the right questions to turn them into strong bullets.
- Preceptorship
- Clinical rotations
- Externship
- CNA or tech work
- Volunteer hours
Nursing Resume Skills by Unit
What hiring managers look for on each unit. Name the ones you have done and they go into your bullets and your Skills line, never one you haven't.
Med-Surg
Head-to-toe assessments, Med pass, IV starts, Wound care, Foley and NG care, Blood glucose checks, Discharge teaching, Pain management, Fall prevention
Telemetry
Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Rhythm strip interpretation, 12-lead EKGs, Cardiac drips, Med pass, Chest pain protocols, Post-cath care, Anticoagulation teaching, Codes and rapid response
ICU
Ventilator management, Titrating vasoactive drips, Arterial line monitoring, Central line care, Sedation monitoring, Hourly neuro checks, CRRT, Codes and rapid response, Family updates
ER
Triage, IV starts, Sepsis screening, Trauma resuscitation, Stroke alerts, Splinting and wound care, Codes and rapid response, Behavioral health holds, Discharge teaching
L&D
Fetal monitoring, Labor support, Oxytocin titration, Epidural monitoring, Vaginal delivery assist, C-section circulating, Postpartum hemorrhage response, Newborn assessments, Breastfeeding support
Pediatrics
Pediatric assessments, Weight-based dosing, IV starts, Respiratory treatments, Family teaching, Growth and development checks, Pain management, Immunizations
How to Build Your Nursing Resume
Three steps. About 10 minutes. A finished resume you can send today.
Answer Quick Questions
A few short questions cover your license, certifications, experience, and skills. Prefer talking? Use the mic.
We Build It for You
Your answers become a clean, one to two page nursing resume. Certifications get their full names. Every bullet comes from what you told us, nothing made up.
Edit, Download, and Apply
Tweak any line, then download your resume free. Print it, email it, or attach it to your next application.
Already Have a Resume?
Upload a file, paste text, or use your LinkedIn profile. We'll show what we found and only ask about what's missing.
100% Free Download
Simple, easy, fast, and free. Your resume is yours. Download it, print it, and share it as often as you need. No trial, no paywall.
PDF download
Ready to email or bring to a job fair.
Word document
The file hospital application portals read best.
Plain text
Paste straight into online job forms.
Print-ready
Bring copies to job fairs and interviews.
Nursing Resume FAQs
Is the resume builder really free?
Yes. Building, downloading, printing, and sharing your resume are 100% free, with no trial and no page limit. You make a free account when you download or save it, so it stays in your locker for the next job.
How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for most nurses. If you already have a resume or LinkedIn profile, it can be faster, since we only ask about what's missing.
How long should a nursing resume be?
One page for new grads and most nurses. Two pages when ten or more years of experience need the room. We fit it to the page for you.
What should a new grad nursing resume include?
Your license status, BLS, your degree, and your preceptorship and clinical rotations with their units and hours. They go under Experience, just like a hospital role. CNA, tech, and volunteer work count too.
What certifications go on a nursing resume?
Every license and certification you hold now, with its full name and who issued it: BLS, ACLS and PALS from the American Heart Association, CEN from BCEN, CCRN from AACN Certification Corporation. One you are still working toward is never listed as earned.
Should I put my license number on my resume?
You don't need to, and we never ask for it. Your license type, state and status go up top. If a hospital asks for the number, add it yourself in the editor before you apply.
Will my resume work with hospital application systems?
Your resume uses a clean, single-column layout, standard section headings, and a simple font, so applicant tracking systems can read it easily.
Can I use my existing resume or LinkedIn profile?
Yes. Upload a file, paste your text, or use your LinkedIn profile. We'll show you what we found and ask only about the gaps.
What formats can I download?
PDF, Word, and plain text. Use Word for hospital application portals, PDF for email and job fairs, and plain text to paste into online forms.
Let's Land Your Dream Job Together
Free, about 10 minutes, and built from what you've already done.