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Travel Nurse Resume Sample

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor
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Is your travel nurse resume not going to the right places? If you’re not getting enough calls from recruiters and hiring managers, it might be time to give your resume a first-class upgrade. Get some inspiration from this resume sample and guide to writing a travel nursing resume.

What to Include on Your Travel Nurse Resume

When you create your travel nursing resume, keep in mind that the most important part of the job is in the word nurse, not travel. This means that you should focus on creating a resume that’s a good fit for the job you’re applying to, or the type of nurse the agency is looking for, if you go through an agency for travel nurses. For example, if you’re an NP, create a strong NP resume. If the job is for a position in the ICU, create a strong ICU nursing resume.

There are certain qualifications that travel nurses need, however, which are less important for other types of nurses. Be sure to include the following in your travel nurse resume:

  • Flexibility and experience adapting to different environments and patient populations: Having experience working in different settings and with different types of populations will be an advantage as a travel nurse.
  • Language skills and cultural competence: If you’ll be working as a travel nurse in a location with a high population of immigrants, speaking the language will be an advantage. If you’re looking for a job abroad, having lived in the country before can be a plus.
  • A license in the state you’ll be working in: An agency for travel nurses will guide you through the steps of getting a license in another state; in other cases, having a multistate license will help.
  • Familiarity with the address: Do you already know where to stay, or perhaps you have family or friends in the area? Including both your current address and the one you’ll be staying at for the new job can assure the recruiter that you won’t have trouble transitioning to the location.

When it comes to your nursing expertise, show your degrees and certifications in a highly visible spot on your travel nursing resume. The healthcare specialties (for example emergency room, women’s health, or pediatrics) you have experience in should also have a prominent place on your resume. You can list them under your job expertise, in a skills section, or in a resume summary.

Travel Nurse Resume Sample

Follow along in this travel nurse resume sample to see how to list your nursing qualifications, including how to combine soft and hard skills as well as how to include licenses and certifications.

Natalie Campbell

Scottsbluff, Nebraska | 555-555-5555 | natalie@email.com

Experienced and compassionate registered nurse with over 5 years of experience in critical care nursing seeking a travel nurse position to provide high-quality patient care while exploring new locations and healthcare systems. Skilled in triaging and prioritizing patient needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and administering medications and treatments. Passionate about delivering patient-centered care and promoting positive outcomes.

Skills

  • Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including EPIC and Cerner
  • Skilled in administering medications and treatments, including intravenous (IV) therapy, central lines, and arterial lines
  • Strong assessment and triage skills, with the ability to prioritize patient needs and respond quickly in critical situations
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new environments, healthcare systems, and patient populations, while maintaining flexibility and adaptability.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | University One | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 20XX

Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) License, State Board of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Professional Experience

Travel Nurse | Staffing Agency One | Lincoln, Nebraska | 20XX – Present

  • Provide high-quality patient care in critical care units, including medical, surgical, and neuro intensive care units, to patients with complex and acute conditions
  • Assess and triage patient needs, prioritize care, and administer medications and treatments in a timely and effective manner
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and quality of care
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient care in electronic medical records (EMR) and report changes in patient conditions to physicians and healthcare teams
  • Adapt quickly to new environments, healthcare systems, and patient populations, while maintaining flexibility and adaptability

Staff Nurse | Hospital One | Lincoln, Nebraska | 20XX – 20XX

  • Provided direct patient care in a medical-surgical unit, caring for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions
  • Assisted with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, administered medications, and monitored patient vital signs and symptoms
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans and promote positive patient outcomes
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation of patient care in electronic medical records (EMR) and reported changes in patient conditions to physicians and healthcare teams

Find Jobs as a Travel Nurse Across the Country

There are several ways to find travel nurse jobs. You can sign up for an agency to work as a travel nurse on a consistent basis, or you can find temporary work as a nurse in different parts of the country, for example by filling in for someone on leave from work. To search for jobs nationwide on Monster, browse the travel nursing jobs listings.

Depending on your education and license, you can also search for jobs as a:

The hourly rate for a travel nurse is $56.49. Use Monster’s salary tools to compare salaries for different types of nurses and locations.

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