Cover Letter Example
Registered Nurse Cover Letter Example
RN hiring screens hard on unit-specific experience and certification stack. Lead with your specialty, ratio, and the two certifications most relevant to the JD.
Why this letter works
- Opens with specialty, years, and key certifications.
- Names ratio and charge experience.
- Quantifies a quality improvement.
- Closes with a unit-culture fit reason.
ATS tips for Registered Nurse cover letters
- Lead with specialty (ICU, ER, OR, L&D, NICU).
- List unit-specific certifications (CCRN, CEN, CNOR, RNC-OB).
- Quantify ratio and charge / preceptor experience.
- Name EHR by vendor.
Common mistakes
- Generic 'I love nursing' opener.
- Skipping unit-specific certifications.
- Forgetting EHR system.
- No improvement / outcome metric.
