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Your nursing resume should demonstrate both your clinical expertise and your ability to provide excellent patient care.

Below, you'll find nursing resume examples tailored to a wide range of specialties and career stages. Use them as a guide while building a resume that reflects your unique strengths and experience.

Updated June 15, 2026

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Recent Graduate A resume example for a recent nursing graduate.

A resume example for a recent nursing graduate.

Registered Nurse Nursing resume example using a space-efficient, red design that's highly formal

Nursing resume example using a space-efficient, red design that's highly formal

Nurse Manager An example resume for a nurse manager.

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Nursing resume examples by license type

The examples below are grouped by nursing credential:

RN resume

An example resume for an RN.

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Nurse practitioner resume

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LVN resume

An example resume for an LVN.

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LPN resume

An example resume for an LPN. — See more LPN resume examples.

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Student & entry-level nursing resume examples

The resume examples below show you how to organize your education, training, and early clinical experience on your own resume for an entry-level nursing job, or as a student.

Nursing student resume

A nursing student resume sample. — See more nursing student resume examples.

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Nursing extern resume

A nurse extern resume example.

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New grad RN resume

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Entry-level nurse resume

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New grad nurse practitioner resume

A new grad nurse practitioner resume sample with a blue header and resume icons emphasizing each resume section — See more new grad nurse practitioner resume examples.

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Senior-level nursing resume examples

Show your ability to lead teams of nurses and demonstrate your experience with a resume made for nurse managers and senior nurses.

Charge nurse resume

A charge nurse resume example on a template with a wide green header and the summary, professional experience, education, and additional skills sections highlighted in green — See more charge nurse resume examples.

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Nursing supervisor resume

A nursing supervisor resume example.

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Assistant nurse manager resume

An assistant nurse manager resume example.

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Director of nursing resume

An example resume for a director of nursing.

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Nurse educator resume

A nurse educator resume example.

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Nursing resume examples by specialty

Browse these resume examples tailored to specific nursing specialties and learn how to present your expertise effectively.

ICU nurse resume

An example of a resume for an ICU nurse. — See more ICU nurse resume examples.

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Med surg nurse resume

A med surg resume example.

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Cardiac nurse resume

A cardiac nurse resume example.

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Operating room nurse resume

Operating room nurse resume example with dark blue header — See more OR nurse resume examples.

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Family nurse practitioner resume

A family nurse practitioner resume example.

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Labor and delivery nurse resume

Two-column labor and delivery nurse resume example that features a bold green header. — See more labor and delivery nurse resume examples.

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NICU nurse resume

NICU nurse resume example that features a blue sidebar containing the candidate — See more NICU nurse resume examples.

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Staff nurse resume

A staff nurse resume example.

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PACU nurse resume

A post anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse resume example.

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Psychiatric nurse resume

A psychiatric nurse resume example.

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Circulating nurse resume

A circulating nurse resume example.

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Oncology nurse resume

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Endoscopy nurse resume

An endoscopy nurse resume example.

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CVICU nurse resume

A CVICU nurse resume example.

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Hospice nurse resume

A resume sample for a hospice nurse with a sea green header and a timeline graphic to show the applicant — See more hospice nurse resume examples.

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Trauma nurse resume

A trauma nurse resume example.

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Orthopedic nurse resume

An example of an orthopedic nurse resume. — See more orthopedic nurse resume examples.

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Military nurse resume

A military nurse resume example.

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Nurse injector resume

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Long term care nursing resume

A long-term care nurse resume example.

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Pediatric nurse resume

A pediatric nurse resume example with a green header text highlighting sections for the applicant — See more pediatric nurse resume examples.

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School nurse resume

A school nurse resume sample on a template with a left-aligned red header for the name, followed by an objective and then work experience bullet points. — See more school nurse resume examples.

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Telemetry nurse resume

An example of a simple and professional telemetry nurse resume with a horizontal header and green font. — See other telemetry nurse resume examples.

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Travel nurse resume

An example resume for a travel nurse. — See other travel nurse resume examples.

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Home help nurse resume

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Postpartum nurse resume

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Aesthetic nurse resume

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PCU nurse resume

A progressive care unit (PCU) nurse resume example.

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Wound care nurse resume

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Dialysis nurse resume

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Nursing informatics resume

A nursing informatics specialist resume example.

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Nursing home nurse resume

A nursing home nurse resume example.

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Remote nurse resume

A remote nurse resume example.

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Neonatal nurse resume

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Rehab nurse resume

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ER nurse resume

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Critical care nurse resume

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Fill-in-the-blank nursing resume template

[Your Name]

[Your Address], [City, State]

[Your Email Address] | [Your Phone Number]

[LinkedIn Profile] (optional)

Professional Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented [Nursing Title/License] with [X years/months] of experience providing [type of patient care] in [healthcare setting]. Skilled in [Skill #1], [Skill #2], and [Skill #3], with a proven ability to [key accomplishment or strength]. Seeking to contribute my clinical expertise and commitment to patient care as a [Position Name] at [Employer Name].

Certifications

[License Name], [State] — License #: [Number] (Expires: [Date])
[Certification Name] — [Issuing Organization]
[Certification Name] — [Issuing Organization]
[Certification Name] — [Issuing Organization]

Professional Experience

[Job Title]
[Employer Name], [City, State] | [Month Year]–[Month Year or Present]

Provided care for [number] patients per [shift/day/week] in a [department/unit] setting.
Monitored and documented [patient conditions, treatments, medications, etc.] using [EHR system].
Collaborated with [healthcare professionals] to develop and implement patient care plans.
Reduced [negative outcome] by [percentage or measurable result] through [specific action].
Educated patients and families on [health conditions, medications, discharge procedures, etc.].

[Job Title]
[Employer Name], [City, State] | [Month Year]–[Month Year]

Delivered [type of care] to patients in [healthcare setting].
Assisted with [clinical procedures or responsibilities].
Maintained compliance with [regulations, standards, or protocols].
Improved [efficiency, patient satisfaction, safety metric, etc.] by [measurable result].
Supported interdisciplinary teams in [specific responsibility].

Education

[Degree Name in Nursing]
[School Name], [City, State]

Graduation: [Month Year]
GPA: [X.X/4.0] (Optional)
Honors: [Dean’s List, Cum Laude, etc.] (Optional)
Relevant Coursework: [Course], [Course], [Course] (Optional)

Skills

Clinical Skills

[Clinical Skill]
[Clinical Skill]
[Clinical Skill]
[Clinical Skill]

Technical Skills

[EHR Software]
[Medical Equipment]
[Technical Skill]
[Technical Skill]

Soft Skills

[Communication]
[Leadership]
[Critical Thinking]
[Patient Education]

How to write a nursing resume that lands you interviews

A well-written nursing resume does more than list your degree and license — it demonstrates the impact you’ve had on patients and how you’ve contributed to healthcare teams. Follow this guide to present your experience in the best possible way.

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1. Organize your education section according to ANCC preferences

Nurses have a lot of education and certifications compared to other professions. It can be confusing deciding how to include all this extra information on your resume or how to organize it.

Fortunately, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has a standardized order for how you should list your nursing credentials on your resume:

Highest degree earned — add any lower-level or less relevant degrees underneath
Licensure — this includes registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN). Include your licenses in your education section or in their own dedicated section
State designations or requirements — state designations or requirements show that you can practice at an advanced level in certain states
National certifications — list your certifications in a dedicated section on your resume
Awards and honors — if you’ve received any honors or awards, list them in a dedicated section
Other certifications — finally, list any other non-nursing healthcare-related certifications

Here’s an example of a nursing resume that follows proper ANCC order:

Nursing Qualifications in ANCC Order

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing – Graduated 20XX
Rutgers School of Nursing, 3.8 GPA
Registered Nurse (RN): License number 5668124
New Jersey Board of Nursing, active since January 20XX

CERTIFICATION

Certified Pediatric Nurse (PED-BC)
Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, 20XX-Present

If you have numerous licenses, list them in a dedicated “Licenses” section on your resume. Otherwise, just list them in the education section of your resume.

Here’s the information you should include for each license you add:

License type — Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), etc.
Licensing state — the state or body that issued the license
License number — the number of your license
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) — mention if your license is included in the NLC, allowing you to practice in multiple states
License expiration date — the month and year that your license expires

Here’s an example of the entry of a properly formatted license on a nurse resume:

Nursing Licenses Section Example

LICENSES

Registered Nurse: 362585
California Board of Registered Nursing
Active until October 20XX

2. Write an effective introduction

Start your resume with a 2–4 line resume introduction that includes details about your education, licenses, and past work experience.

Here’s an example:

Nursing Resume Objective Example

Nurse RN with 8+ years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Possess a Master’s qualification in nursing and currently focused on earning a doctorate in the field. Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the nursing position at your hospital.

If you’re looking for more ideas for starting your resume, we’ve put together 15 more nursing resume objective examples.

3. Provide details about your experience and measurable impact

To make your work experience section as clear as possible, include facility- and unit-specific information in your work experience bullet points, such as the total number of beds available at your previous hospital, and the types of units you worked in.

Information you might include in your experience section:

Trauma level: level I, II, III
Unit type (ICU, ER, PICU, etc.)
Facility types (i.e. urgent care, nursing home, etc.)
Number of hospital beds
Number of unit beds
Patient demographics
Whether you used EMR or EHR (or both)

You should also quantify your achievements where possible to show employers the scope of your previous work.

Examples of things to quantify on a nursing resume:

Number of patients cared for per shift
Average patient caseload
Patient satisfaction scores
Reduction in patient wait times
Medication administration accuracy rate
Infection rate reductions
Number of patients educated on treatment plans or discharge instructions
Size of nursing team led or coordinated
Number of new nurses trained or mentored
Staff retention improvements

Here’s an example of a bullet point with numbers:

Supervised up to 10 staff in the 200-bed adolescent unit of a large psychiatric facility, specializing in eating disorders

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Resume examples for different industries

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Nursing job outlook — data for 2026

We’ve brought together key insights on nursing jobs in 2026, covering everything from full-time vs. part-time options to salary trends across the U.S., so you can target the best opportunities for you and earn a fair salary or wage based on your professional background.

Employment data (full-time, part-time, etc.)

We analyzed nearly 40,000 nurse job postings and found that very few medical organizations are hiring part-time nurses:

Employment Types Offered in Nursing Job Ads

	Employment Type	%	Count
	Full-time	67.0%	34660
	Contractor	9.6%	4977
	Part-time	9.6%	4943
	Full-time and Contractor	7.0%	3607
	Full-time and Part-time	6.0%	3122
	Full-time, Part-time, and Contractor	0.5%	271
	Part-time and Contractor	0.3%	150

Average registered nurse salaries in the US

The following table includes information from the most recent US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics report (May 2024). Here are the 10 states with the highest salaries for registered nurses, as well as the national average for your reference when applying for work.

Top 10 states by average nursing salary

State	Salary / Year
California	$148,330
Hawaii	$123,720
Oregon	$120,470
Washington	$115,740
Massachusetts	$112,610
Alaska	$112,040
New York	$110,490
District of Columbia	$109,240
New Jersey	$106,990
Connecticut	$103,670
National Average	$98,430

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