Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Get Submitted and Hired Faster

In travel nursing, a strong resume isn’t just a document; it’s the first way you make an impression. It’s what gets you submitted for the best travel nurse jobs, what helps you stand out to hiring managers, and ultimately, what can help you land interviews quickly.

The good news is, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether your resume needs a refresh or you’re starting from scratch, your ARMStaffing recruiter is here to guide you. Together, we can create a standout travel nurse profile that gets you submitted quickly and sets you up for success.

Why Your Resume Matters in Travel Nursing

Hiring managers review travel nurse resumes quickly, and submissions move fast. When the right job opens, there is often have a small window to present qualified candidates. A detailed, polished resume allows your ARMStaffing recruiter to:

• Submit you quickly for high-demand travel nurse jobs

• Showcase your strongest clinical skills and specialties

• Match you accurately to hospital requirements

• Increase your chances of landing an interview

The clearer your experience is on paper, the easier it is for hospitals to see your value.

What Makes a Travel Nurse Resume Stand Out

To create a competitive travel nurse profile, your ARMStaffing recruiter will need details such as:

• All facilities worked, including hospital name, city, and state

• Unit type and patient populations

• Patient ratios

• Equipment and procedures such as vents, drips, and CRRT

• EMR systems used

• Certifications with expiration dates

• RN license status, including multistate privileges through the Nurse Licensure Compact if applicable

For any roles that were completed through a staffing agency, be sure to include:

• Whether the position was a contract role, per diem, or permanent staff position

• The staffing agency name you worked with for that assignment

• Contract start and end dates, including month and year

This information is especially important for submission purposes. Hospitals want a clear understanding of your employment history, and listing these details helps avoid confusion or delays. It also allows your ARMStaffing recruiter to accurately present your experience and advocate for you with confidence.

Providing these details ensures your travel nurse resume is submission-ready and helps your recruiter position you accurately for the right travel nurse jobs.

Don’t Have a Resume? That’s Okay.

If you do not have a resume yet or it has not been updated in years, that is completely fine. Many nurses transitioning into travel roles are in the same position.

We can help you:

• Organize your work history

• Clearly label contract vs. permanent or per diem roles

• Add staffing agency details appropriately

• Format your experience professionally

• Highlight leadership, charge, or preceptor roles

• Ensure everything is submission-ready

You bring the experience. We’ll help structure it into a polished travel nurse resume that hiring managers notice.

A True Partnership

Your ARMStaffing recruiter is not just submitting your resume, they are advocating for you.

When we work together and your information is complete, we can move quickly when the right travel nurse contract opens. That speed can make the difference between securing an interview or missing an opportunity.

A strong travel nurse resume opens doors.
A supportive recruiter helps you walk through them.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need a full resume build, a quick refresh, or just want to explore current travel nurse jobs, we’re here to help.

Visit our Quick Apply page today to connect directly with a recruiter.
Let’s build your standout profile, get you submitted fast, and secure your next travel nursing interview.