Nursing Cover Letter Template

A professional nursing cover letter for hospital and clinic roles. Highlight your license, clinical experience and patient care, then download a PDF.

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Jane Doe
jane@example.com · (555) 123-4567 · Springfield, MA
Hiring Manager
St. Mary's Medical Center
Re: Application for Registered Nurse (RN)
Dear Hiring Manager,

I am excited to apply for the Registered Nurse position on the medical-surgical unit at St. Mary's Medical Center. I am a licensed RN with three years of acute care experience.

I care for five to six patients per shift, administer medications, monitor vital signs and update charts in Epic. I have been recognized by my unit manager for clear patient education and calm teamwork during rapid responses.

I hold BLS and ACLS certifications and bring strong clinical judgment, compassion and attention to detail to every shift.

Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help your team.

Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Applying for: Registered Nurse (RN)

Who this template is for

  • •Registered nurses (RN)
  • •LPN and LVN nurses
  • •New graduate nurses
  • •Nurses changing specialty or hospital

How to use it

  1. 1.Add your name, phone, email and city at the top.
  2. 2.Enter the hiring manager's name, the company and the nursing role you are applying for.
  3. 3.Edit the example paragraphs so they describe your real experience, certifications and results.
  4. 4.Keep it to one page, then download the PDF or print it.
  5. 5.Send it with your resume and use the same contact details on both.

Frequently asked questions

What should a nursing cover letter include?

Your license, specialty, unit type, patient ratio, charting system, certifications like BLS and ACLS, and a short example of patient care.

Can a new grad nurse use this template?

Yes. Replace work experience with your clinical rotations, capstone unit and any nursing assistant experience.

How long should a nursing cover letter be?

Three or four short paragraphs, under one page. Hiring managers skim, so lead with your strongest qualification.

Is this cover letter template free?

Yes. Edit it in your browser and download the PDF with no sign-up, no email and no card.

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