Nursing Resume Tips for Applicant Tracking Systems

16 Tips To Prepare Your Nursing Resume For Applicant Tracking Systems

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We’ve spoken to countless nurses and other healthcare professionals who have expressed dismay with the now ubiquitous applicant tracking systems utilized by healthcare organizations for nursing jobs and other healthcare jobs. The most common complaint is that the applicant tracking system is like a black hole. The nurse fills out an online application, uploads their nursing resume, and then never hears a word from the employer.

We always inquire if the nurse made an attempt to optimize their nursing resume for the resume parser and the applicant tracking system. Understandably, most nurses have no idea what this means. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of optimizing your resume for applicant tracking systems and offer some tips for doing so. Read more

How to Write the Best Nursing Cover Letter

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Do you know that a well-crafted nursing cover letter is just as crucial as a well-crafted nursing resume? Cover letters, when done right, will get the attention of your hiring manager or recruiter quickly. A lot of information is available about writing a good nursing cover letter, but most of it is antiquated or standardized. This article will discuss why conventional cover letters are ineffective and provide an alternative approach that will make your nursing cover letter stand out so prospective employers will call you for an interview. Read more

5 Things that New Grad RNs and Experienced RNs Should Know About the Job Market

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A New Grad RN recently shared their frustration with us regarding the difficulties encountered in finding a first job. Having spoken to many New Grad RNs over the years, we know how frustrating it can be for them to land their first job with an acute care hospital. These days, many people point to uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act as the cause. However, our experience indicates that New Grad RNs have been having this difficulty since at least 2006. While the problem has certainly been magnified since 2008, we’re not sure how much of it can be attributed to the Affordable Care Act. The poor economy and an overall misunderstanding of the “nursing shortage” are more likely causes. Understanding the issues at play can help New Grad RNs formulate a strategy for landing their first job in an acute care hospital. Read more

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How Long Should My Nursing Resume Be?

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Our article discussing the top 10 details to include on your nursing resume has received over 2 million views. The most common question we receive pertains to the length of the nurse’s resume. Inquirers are concerned that they can’t fit all of the information we recommend into a one-page document. In this article, we’ll focus on nursing resume length so you can approach the topic with confidence.
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12 Job Board Tips and Traps Travel Nurses Ought to Know About

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I’ve learned a lot about job boards since launching the travel healthcare job board on BluePipes over 5 years ago. For example, I’ve learned many of the traps that other job boards use to get job seekers to unwittingly do things they wouldn’t otherwise do if they only knew what was really going on. So, in this article, I’ll share 12 job board tips and traps that travel nurses ought to know about. Read more

What the Travel Nursing Industry Should Know About Changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

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The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made changes to rules regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) that will begin to take effect in January, 2025. These rule changes stand to have a sizeable impact on how businesses utilize automated phone calls and text messages to contact consumers. Everyone in the travel nursing industry knows that travel nursing agencies rely heavily on phone calls and text messages to reach travel nursing candidates. So, in this article, we’ll provide details on the FCC’s rule changes. Read more

The Best Travel Nursing Companies 2024

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The best travel nursing companies for 2024 are here! This year, we evaluated over 450 travel nursing agencies. To do so, we aggregated over 195,000 reviews from 5 of the top review sources. Then, we ran the scores through our transparent scoring system to determine the top 20 travel nursing agencies for 2024. Read more

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Travel Nurse Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself

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Taking care of others can take its toll on nurses, but many don’t consider self-care important. But, it’s nearly impossible to effectively take care of others if you’re running on fumes yourself. It’s just like on an airplane when they tell you to put your own mask on before you’re able to help someone else. If you’re running low on oxygen, your brain will get foggy and even simple tasks like putting a mask on become more difficult. Read more

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Navigating the Shifting Tides of Nursing Pay: A Conversation with Zach Smith

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It’s no secret that nursing pay, and pay for healthcare professionals in general, shifted dramatically from 2019 until present, 2023. For example, travel nursing pay rose dramatically during the pandemic and is declining dramatically as the pandemic wanes.

I recently had the pleasure of discussing the issue of healthcare pay with Zach Smith, RN, BSN. Zach is the VP of brand at Stability Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare staffing companies. Zach and I dove deep into the complexities of nursing pay and adjacent issues in the healthcare staffing industry. Zach’s expertise comes from his extensive nursing and business experience. With this unique perspective, Zach provides a wealth of insights into the current state and future directions of nursing and healthcare careers in general. In this article, we’ll summarize this insightful conversation and provide links to video and podcast versions for your convenience. Read more

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The Dangers of Nurse Burnout and How to Feel Like Yourself Again

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As healthcare professionals navigate the aftermath of a three-year pandemic, addressing and combating burnout remains a top priority and prevalent concern. It’s important to acknowledge that burnout is a natural response to chronic stress and has long been a challenge for healthcare workers to deal with. However, by recognizing the signs and implementing effective strategies, nurses can alleviate stress, prioritize their well-being, and continue delivering excellent care to their patients. Read more

The Best Travel Nursing Companies 2023

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The best travel nursing companies for 2023 are here! This year, we evaluated over 420 travel nursing agencies by aggregating over 160,000 reviews from 6 leading review sources. Then, we used our transparent scoring system to determine the top 20 travel nursing agencies for 2023. Read more