Nursing Jobs in the United States
Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Springfield, MA
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Mountain Ridge Center
$91520 - $104000
Franklin, NH
7am-7pm with on call coverage (starting Friday evening)$2500 Retention BonusAt Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Person Memorial Hospital
Roxboro, NC
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset, KY
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed hospital located in Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
Westwood Center
$90000 - $95000
Bluefield, VA
Responsibilities: Take your nursing career to the next level as an Assistant Director of Nursing where you will support the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.*Serve as a clinical operational liaison between the nursing units and the Director of Nursing. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Lebanon Center
$84240 - $92560
Lebanon, NH
As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. *Visible leadership position responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective patient care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.
Shenandoah Center
$95000 - $105000
Charles Town, WV
Responsibilities: Take your nursing career to the next level as an Assistant Director of Nursing where you will support the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.*Serve as a clinical operational liaison between the nursing units and the Director of Nursing. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Evergreen Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Palmer, MA
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Avera Health
$24.5 - $48.5
Montrose, SD
Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives. Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.
Laconia Rehabilitation Center
$83200 - $104000
Laconia, NH
As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. *Visible leadership position responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective patient care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation
$45.4 - $47.59
Newport, ME
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Winship Green Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Bailey Island, ME
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Harris Hill Center
$95680 - $105040
Concord, NH
As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Must be on call and work 12hrs to be paid for a full 40hr weekAt Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service.
The Pines at Bristol Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Bethany, CT
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Sanford Health
$41 - $68
Mizpah, MN
Additionally for Rural Health Network facilities Good Samaritan Society (GSS) locations, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
Village Crest Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Dover Plains, NY
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Freeport, ME
Brentwood Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a 78-bed 3-Star CMS-rated skilled nursing center in Yarmouth, Maine and a member of the National Health Care Associates family of skilled nursing facilities, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to join the solid management team leading the way at our facility. The Director of Nursing Services has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident and employee satisfaction.
Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency
$60
Farmingdale, NY
A Great Place to Work: Preferred Professional Services (PPS) is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, a growing network of more than 40 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care centers that touch the lives of thousands of families throughout the Northeast. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.
Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Tariffville, CT
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Maple View Health & Rehabilitation Center
Avon, CT
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Ridgewood Center-NH
$115000 - $118000
Bedford, NH
Responsibilities: Take your nursing career to the next level as an Assistant Director of Nursing where you will support the Director of Nursing with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.*Serve as a clinical operational liaison between the nursing units and the Director of Nursing. Overview: Ridgewood Center in Bedford, NH has Three Decades of Excellence and is Now Hiring a Full-timeAssistant Director of NursingAt Ridgewood every voice matters so join our team and contribute to an inclusive and empowering environment where you can make a tangible impact in healthcare.
The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
$75000 - $95000
Annandale On Hudson, NY
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Glastonbury Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Vernon Rockville, CT
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Life Care Center of Farmington
$95000 - $120000
Farmington, NM
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours. Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs.
Liberty Health
Raleigh, NC
Job Requirements: Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing with a current, valid RN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Assists other Nursing Management Team as directed by the Director of Nursing in reviewing incident reports.
Sanford Health
$34 - $51
Sioux Falls, SD
For Rural Health Network facilities only, employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Sanford Health
$34 - $51
Lester, IA
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). For Rural Health Network facilities only, employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position.
Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency
Somers, CT
A Great Place to Work: Preferred Professional Services (PPS) is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, a growing network of more than 40 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care centers that touch the lives of thousands of families throughout the Northeast. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.
The Pines at Glens Falls
$120000 - $125000
Hadley, NY
The Pines at Glens Falls, a 5-Star CMS-rated, recently renovated 120-bed Skilled Nursing Center, and a member of the National Health Care Associates Family of Facilities, is seeking a Director of Nursing Services (DNS). The Director of Nursing Services has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care at the center, while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/resident and employee satisfaction.
MedStar Health
$102606 - $196996
Washington, DC
Provides shift-based clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors, proper delegation of activities, and management of the nursing team and promotes unit activities that enhance department satisfaction an engagement. With an annual average of 750 infant admissions, our nursing team has cared for a wide range of conditions including: extreme prematurity, gastroschises, myelomeningocele, diaphragmatic hernia and hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
Schertz, TX
In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds that provides specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing database, the center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231 living donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national record - that’s 65 more transplants than the second center on the list.
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
New Braunfels, TX
In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds that provides specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing database, the center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231 living donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national record - that’s 65 more transplants than the second center on the list.
Horizons Care Center
$39.59 - $46.55
Cedaredge, CO
Provides leadership and direction in the assigned unit:Role models positive communication skills with NA/R’s, C.N.A.’s, STNAs, TMA’s (if applicable), interdisciplinary team, supervisory and management team, customers, residents and families. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work.
Avera Health
$24 - $33.25
Westport, SD
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.
Avera Health
$27 - $38.75
Blunt, SD
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.
Avera Health
$27 - $38.75
Fort Pierre, SD
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. The LPN organizes and directs those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable; communicating and coordinating care with well-defined nursing diagnoses, including all health team members.
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
In addition, this role focuses on conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and implementing treatment plans for acute and chronic illness, providing education to patients and families about preventive care, treatment options, and self-care techniques, and evaluation of therapeutic response to the treatment plan and with adjustment of interventions developed as needed. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, manage care in a cost-effective manner, and to help foster a positive work environment .
Clovis HC and Rehab Center
$76960 - $92560
Clovis, NM
Overview: Clovis Healthcare and Rehab seek an experienced Staff Development Coordinator (RN)At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Pine Lodge Center
$120000 - $130000
Beckley, WV
Qualifications: * Licensed according to state regulations* Excellent interpersonal skills - well-developed verbal and written communication skills* Thorough knowledge of administrative management techniques, supervisory practices, procedures, and principles* Working knowledge of all government regulations impacting Nursing Centers* On-call availability Benefits: *Variable compensation plans. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
MedStar Health
$89065 - $162801
Baltimore, MD
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and. RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse with a current Maryland license required or.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NH
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NH
In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Mansfield Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
Hebron, CT
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Stratford, CT
Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Chamberlain University
$130171.61 - $181034.7
Irwindale, CA
With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates.
Unity Columbia
Columbia, TN
Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide a combination of nursing services, instruction, and assessments throughout the hospital; to participate in a variety of nursing assessments, direct patient care, and health education services; and to do related work as required. Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama.
Norman Regional Health System
$30.11 - $49.17
Norman, OK
In addition to caring for patients undergoing a wide range of cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and Micra-pacemaker insertions, and cardiac ablation, we also care for patients hospitalized with a variety of cardiac diagnoses. The Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCCU) at Norman Regional Health System provides specialized, high-acuity care to patients with cardiac conditions, both pre- and post-procedure.
MelroseWakefield Healthcare
$30 - $33.59
Melrose, MA
3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2.Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and dignity at all times.
Methodist Hospital Northeast
Live Oak, TX
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Seeking a Nurse Manager of Critical Care ICU who is responsible to the Director, Vice President and/or the Chief Nursing Officer for facilitating, coordinating and delegating the delivery of patient care to a defined group of patients during their entire hospitalization period.
Nursing Jobs Overview
Nurses dedicate themselves to healing sick and injured people in a safe, comfortable environment. Responsibilities for nursing jobs include everything from running tests and administering treatments to communicating with patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Nurses often build relationships with their patients as they see them every day.
Full-time nurses often have rotating eight-, 10- or 12-hour shifts. Work environments range from elementary schools to bustling hospitals where you greet about 20 patients per shift. Considering there is a 6% job growth rate and high demand for nurses around the world, this profession offers excellent job security.
To work as a registered nurse (RN), you must first complete a nursing degree program and then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). As you advance in your career and training, you may decide to focus on general nursing or a medical specialization. Some nursing specializations include:
- Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner: Diagnose and treat mental health issues in patients through therapy and medication.
- Pediatric nurse practitioner: Treat newborns through young adults, focusing on common ailments and conditions associated with children.
- Palliative care nurse practitioner: Provide care, assist with managing pain for those with chronic and terminal illnesses, and help improve quality of life.
- Orthopedic nurse practitioner: Help patients who have injuries and conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, from osteoporosis to arthritis and broken bones.
- Dermatology nurse practitioner: Diagnose and treat skin conditions and infections, including acne, skin cancer, and psoriasis.
- Certified nursing assistant: Support higher-level nursing staff by taking care of basic patient needs, like bathing and feeding.
- Licensed practical nurse: Measure vital signs, listen to patient concerns, help with changing bandages, and update health records under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors.
- Nurse anesthetist: Prepare and administer anesthesia to patients before surgery and monitor patients’ condition during procedures.
- PACU nurse: Look after patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) who have come out of surgery and check on their vital signs and progress.
- Triage nurse: Assess patients’ conditions in an emergency room setting to determine the level and urgency of care needed.
Average Salaries for Nursing Jobs
The median salary for registered nurses is $81,220 a year. Nurses who work in hospitals, government facilities, and nursing homes earn the highest salaries.
Some nurses get fixed wages and work regular 9 to 5 hours. If you desire nontraditional shifts and overtime opportunities, you'll find many options at hospitals and 24-hour healthcare facilities.
Find nursing salaries in your area with the Monster Salary Tool. Choose a job title and city, and then view the pay range and how it compares to national salaries.
How to Find the Right Nursing Jobs
Nurses work in a variety of settings, including:
- doctor's offices
- hospitals
- schools
- nursing homes
- hospice centers
- pharmacies
- private residences
Ask yourself what you value in nursing jobs. Do you prefer rotating shifts or regular office hours? Do you want to work in a clinic or visit people's homes? Every position offers a new environment with its own expectations, benefits, and company culture.
Likewise, search for nursing jobs that play to your strengths. If you're knowledgeable about medication, you'd enjoy working in a pharmacy. Natural caregivers do well in nursing homes and home-care settings. People who work well under pressure can juggle multiple patients in a 12-hour hospital shift.
You'll also make practical considerations, such as your education and level of experience. Starter jobs may require only a two-year degree, but you'll have to go back to school for advanced positions.
Once you've settled on your needs, review job descriptions to ensure that they align with your career goals. Look for growth opportunities and read about the company's values on its website. Additionally, search for reviews to see what former employees say.
Applying for Nursing Jobs
When hiring managers scan resumes, they look for the same qualifications mentioned in the job listing. That's why it's a good idea to use the job description as a guide for tailoring your resume. For example, if the responsibilities include "administering an anesthetic," be sure to highlight any applicable experience you have with local and intravenous anesthetic.
Some of the most popular keywords for nursing jobs include:
- patient advocacy
- medical records
- wound care
- compassion
- HIPAA
- diagnostics
- decision making
Do you have resume writer's block? Refer to this sample nurse practitioner resume; it starts with a summary, and then details the applicant's professional experience and highlights their education, credentials, and memberships. Clean formatting and bullet points make the resume short and scannable.
If you want help scoring interviews, hire Monster’s Professional Resume Writing Services. The basic tier offers a clean, professional resume with relevant keywords. Advanced packages include a professional cover letter and LinkedIn makeover that show off your strengths and impress employers.
Write a Compelling Cover Letter
Most nursing jobs require a cover letter, which is a single-page document outlining your skills, experience, and desire for the position. As shown in this sample nurse cover letter, you'll want to keep it short and immediately grab the manager's attention. Including your contact information at the end reiterates your desire to hear back.
Before sending off your cover letter and resume, double-check for grammar and formatting errors. Remember to sign up for a Monster account to streamline the job search and application process — it’s so easy! With a Monster account, you can save your information, set up job alerts, apply for thousands of jobs, and receive a free resume review.
Tips on Following Up
If you don't hear back after a week or two, send the hiring manager a follow-up email. Let them know that you're still interested, and re-state some of your strengths. Include your contact information again and express your interest in speaking with the hiring manager about your qualifications.
The job description usually lists the hiring manager's email, which will generally be the best contact option. Call the company if you can't find their information — a representative should help direct you to the right department.
How to Succeed in Your Nursing Job Interview
Hiring managers will generally start by scheduling a phone interview with their preferred candidates. If you perform well, the manager will schedule an in-person interview to discuss the position in more depth. Due to the level of responsibility required in the healthcare industry, some nursing jobs require two or three interviews before you land the role.
Prepare for Your Interview Questions
The more you prepare, the more comfortable you'll feel during the interview process. While there's no way to know for sure which questions they'll ask, you can practice common inquiries such as detailing your strengths and weaknesses. Be sure to respond with clear details and specific stories that emphasize your work ethic.
You'll also want to prepare for behavior questions, in which the interviewer seeks to learn how you would behave in a certain scenario. These questions give you the chance to highlight your previous experience and accomplishments.
For example, an interviewer might ask, "When did you resolve an issue between two coworkers?" You could discuss an occasion when you noticed tension between your colleagues over an issue with a patient. When you brought the issue to human resources (HR), everyone found an amicable solution. This is like giving the manager a video clip of your performance.
In an interview, the hiring manager shouldn’t be the only one asking questions — you should have questions for them about the position and the company. Asking questions after the interview shows that you take initiative, care about your position, and researched the company beforehand. Plus, you'll build a stronger relationship that could lead to a job offer.
Typically, hiring managers invite questions after you've completed the interview. Browse the company's website so that you can ask relevant questions, such as "What does the average shift look like?" and "What does success look like in this clinic?"
Following Up After the Interview
It's important to send a thank you message to the hiring manager within one business day after your interview. By writing a simple email, you'll show that you appreciate their consideration and are serious about the job opportunity.
Some employers will take several days or even weeks before they make a hiring decision. Wait at least five more business days before you reach out about the position. In your message, re-state your interest and politely ask about the status of the job.
Steps After Receiving an Offer
Once you receive your offer, take time to review the documents. Don't worry about answering right away — employers expect a short waiting period.
To start, review the offer to ensure that it aligns with the original job description. Ask your employer if you notice any discrepancies.
Afterward, research the average salary in your area. Check other employers to see how their benefits packages compare to your offer. Benefits should include paid sick leave, vacation time, retirement plans, health insurance, free food, tuition assistance, and other amenities.
Finally, review your shifts, hours, team, and growth opportunities. Does this position align with your goals? Would a slight adjustment improve your work/life balance?
Now you can decide to accept the offer or negotiate. If you decide to negotiate a job offer, consider the average salary and benefits package for someone at this point in their career. When you emphasize your qualifications, the hiring manager might agree to more benefits, a higher salary, or special accommodations, such as childcare reimbursement.
Nursing Career Paths
Nurses have hundreds of career options. Broader roles include nurse practitioners and nurse technicians, while specialized nursing jobs include orthopedic nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, and school nurses.
Your skills and goals determine your career path. Pursuing advanced education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree, opens up higher-paying job opportunities. Earning a doctorate is a step toward becoming a licensed physician.
Nurses also choose from countless certifications, including Pain Management Nursing Certification, Gerontological Nursing Certification, and Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification. To earn a license, you'll meet the eligibility requirements and pass the exam. Once you pass, you'll periodically renew your license to operate legally.
Nursing is one of the few universal professions. No matter where you go, people need nursing care. As a result, nurses enjoy high levels of job security, extensive hours, overtime opportunities, and the chance to work virtually anywhere.
Long-term trends include increased AI use, more digital appointments, and solutions for staffing shortages. Your ability to adapt ensures a long career in nursing ahead of you.