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Registered Nurse (RN) Resume Guide & Sample

Professional resume template and sample for registered nurses, ICU/ER staff, and clinical care specialists.

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In the US healthcare system, nurse recruiters and hospital hiring managers look for state licensure (RN License), clinical certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS), and unit experience (ICU, Med-Surg, ER, Telemetry).

Sample CV for Registered Nurse (RN)

„Compassionate, Board-Certified Registered Nurse (BSN) with 7+ years of acute care and ICU experience at Level 1 trauma centers. Proficient in Epic EHR, ventilator management, and patient-centered critical care."

Senior Critical Care Staff Nurse (ICU)

UCSF Medical Center · San Francisco, CA · 08/2020 – Present

  • Deliver comprehensive critical care to 12-bed ICU patients with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio\nUtilize Epic EHR for accurate patient charting, medication reconciliation, and care planning\nMentor 8 new graduate nurses through hospital orientation and preceptorship program

Registered Nurse (RN) on your CV: the key tips

Core Nursing Competencies

Patient Assessment & Triage Medication Administration & IV Therapy Epic / Cerner EHR Systems ACLS & BLS Certified Wound Care & Post-Op Recovery

Frequently asked questions

Should I put a photo on a US nursing resume?

No. In the US, resumes should never include photos to comply with EEOC anti-discrimination regulations.

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