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New Grad RN Resume Examples (With Clinical Rotations)
No RN job yet? Your clinical rotations are your experience. These new graduate nurse resume samples show how to list them so hiring managers and ATS filters see your hands-on hours.
Sample 1: BSN new graduate nurse resume
Alex Chen, BSN, RN
City, ST · (555) 010-0001 · alex.chen@email.com
License
- Registered Nurse, [State], issued 07/2026 (or: NCLEX-RN passed MM/YYYY / Eligible to test MM/YYYY)
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, exp. 05/2028
Summary
New graduate BSN nurse with 650+ clinical hours, including a 144-hour capstone on a cardiac step-down unit. Seeking a new graduate residency position in acute care.
Clinical rotations
| Unit | Facility type | Hours | Key skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Step-Down (Capstone) | Teaching hospital | 144 | Telemetry, 3-patient assignment, discharge teaching |
| Medical-Surgical | Community hospital | 120 | Head-to-toe assessment, med pass, wound care |
| Pediatrics | Children's hospital | 90 | Weight-based dosing, family education |
| Labor & Delivery | Regional medical center | 90 | Fetal monitoring observation, postpartum assessment |
| Behavioral Health | Inpatient psychiatric unit | 90 | Therapeutic communication, safety checks |
Relevant experience
Patient Care Technician (part-time) 2024 – 2026
Regional Medical Center, City, ST
- Supported RNs on a 28-bed Med-Surg unit: vitals, blood glucose, ambulation, and I&O for up to 10 patients.
Education
BSN, State University 2026
Honors: [Dean's list / Sigma Theta Tau, if true]
Fictional example for illustration only.
Sample 2: ADN new grad who worked as a CNA
Sam Patel, ADN, RN
City, ST · sam.patel@email.com
License & certifications
- Registered Nurse, [State], issued 06/2026 · BLS (AHA), exp. 02/2028
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), [State], 2021–present
Clinical rotations
- Medical-Surgical Capstone, community hospital, 120 hrs: 4-patient assignment with preceptor
- Long-term care, skilled nursing facility, 90 hrs: med pass for 12 residents under supervision
Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant 2021 – 2026
Skilled Nursing Facility, City, ST
- Provided ADL care for 12–15 residents per shift; reported changes in condition to the charge nurse.
- Trained 6 new CNAs on facility safety and documentation procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Community College 2026
Fictional example for illustration only.
How to list clinical rotations
- One line or table row per rotation: unit · facility type · hours · 2–3 skills.
- Put your capstone/preceptorship first and give it the most detail. It's your closest thing to RN experience.
- Use the posting's words (e.g., "telemetry," "post-op," "patient education").
- Don't name patients or include identifying details.
Applying to a new grad residency program?
Residency applications often ask for a cover letter and sometimes a short essay. Lead with your capstone unit and why you want that specialty. See our nursing cover letter examples.
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