Nurses are in high demand, but competition for the best roles is fierce. Your CV must clearly showcase your clinical skills, certifications, and patient care experience while passing ATS systems used by hospitals and healthcare facilities.

This guide provides a free, ATS-friendly nurse CV template for 2026. Whether you're an RN, LPN, or specialized nurse (ICU, ED, pediatrics), you'll learn how to structure your resume for maximum impact.

• •License & Credentials: RN/LPN license number, state, expiry; BLS, ACLS, PALS as applicable
• •Specialty Experience: Unit type (ICU, ED, med-surg, pediatrics), years in each
• •Patient Care Metrics: Patient ratios, quality scores, safety initiatives
• •EHR Proficiency: Epic, Cerner, or other systems used in the facility

1. Header

Full name, credentials (RN, BSN, etc.), contact info, and RN license number with state.

2. Professional Summary

3-4 sentences: years of experience, specialty areas, key certifications, and a standout achievement.

3. Licenses & Certifications

RN/LPN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, specialty certifications (CCRN, CEN, etc.) with expiry dates.

4. Clinical Experience

Hospital/facility, unit, dates. Bullets: patient care, protocols, teamwork, quality initiatives.

5. Education

Nursing degree, school, graduation year. Include relevant clinical rotations for new grads.

6. Skills

Clinical skills, EHR systems, procedures, patient populations, and soft skills.

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