REGISTERED NURSE COVER LETTER SAMPLE 1:
This letter is to express my interest in the Registered Nurse position at BCLM Hospital. I am an
enthusiastic candidate with the skills and attributes necessary to contribute to the patient care at your
healthcare facility.
As you can see from the attached resume, my experience as a certified nursing assistant and unit
secretary, along with my variety of clinical experiences, have allowed me to attain a foundation of
skills necessary to ease into my career as a Registered Nurse. I feel my knowledge of medical
terminology, customer service and medical computer software would be a valuable asset. With this
experience, I have developed strengths in communication, collaboration, and information technology.
If the position at hand requires key attributes such as professional, reliable, competent and
compassionate, I feel I would be a strong candidate and would appreciate being considered.
During my clinical experiences at Balville Nursing Home, Four Hills Pediatric Facility, and Health
Alliance Hospital, I obtained a wide range of nursing skills on the job, while developing critical thinking
skills. I was praised by clinical instructors for my eagerness to learn and ability to multi-task.
Furthermore, my honors status and a 3.88 GPA upon graduation illustrate my superb understanding of
nursing content.
In addition to the skills learned in school and during clinical experiences, I am extremely
knowledgeable in customer service. My secretary and nurses aide experience has given me ample
opportunity to work with the patient population. I have also learned the importance of prioritizing and
managing time efficiently. I believe that the skills I attained are the basic foundation to being a safe
and effective nurse.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how I might best fulfill the present needs for the
Registered Nurse position at your health care facility. Until then, thank you for your consideration and
I look forward to meeting with you.
REGISTERED NURSE COVER LETTER SAMPLE 2:
I am writing to express interest in the RN position open at your facility and ask that you please
consider me for a position. I graduated from Riverend College with an Associate of Science in Nursing
in May 2009, and with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in Spring 2010. From my resume, you will
see that my experience matches the qualifications listed for this position. I heard about this job
through your website and I am very interested in what you have to offer.
Through my nursing education at Riverend College, and my recent work as a registered nurse, I have
acquired skills in patient assessment and gained a solid foundation in providing holistic nursing care
that focuses on all aspects of a persons health. I am passionate about nursing and I realize that
patient care requires a solid foundation in nursing skills and techniques, organization and prioritization
of care, and communication skills. These skills, along with my compassion, patience, and patient
advocacy, are what I offer as a registered nurse.
I would be honored and excited to be a part of your team and contribute my skills to your staff and
patients. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this position in person at your convenience. I look
forward to an interview with you to discuss my education and experience. If there is any additional
information you would like me to provide, please feel free to contact me at the information above.
Your time and consideration are greatly appreciated.
REGISTERED NURSE COVER LETTER SAMPLE 3:
I am a registered nurse who graduated from DeAlto College with an Associate of Science Degree in
Nursing in June 2010 and am currently working toward achieving my BSN by April of next year. I am
currently working as an LVN in the Float Department at DeAlto Medical Foundation in DeAlto which
covers all of the first and second floor departments, including Obstetrics and Urgent Care.
I have been an LVN since 2003 and have a wide variety of experience in the health care field. I have
also had over 1000 hours of comprehensive clinical experience in the role of an RN. My most recent
experience was a preceptorship at Good Samaritan Hospital in the Cardiac unit. I cared for 4 patients
at a time, assessing and caring for them in a holistic manner. I performed many wound assessments,
telemetry monitoring, interpretations of EKGs, IV insertions, colostomy care as well as NG care.
My previous LVN experience and RN license has set me up with exceptional team leading and
communication skills, quality patient care and family and patient advocacy. I am a responsible team
player with flexibility and ability to adapt to different situations and locations as needed, having four
years experience as a float nurse. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss a position with
you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
