How to Keep Your Travel Nurse Resume Updated (Even While You’re on Assignment)
You’re working 12s, adjusting to a new hospital, and trying to enjoy life in a new city, who has time for resume updates? But keeping your resume fresh is key to landing your next contract faster and negotiating better pay. Here’s how to keep it current without the headache.
1. Add Your Latest Assignment Right Away
Include the facility name, city/state, unit type, and a quick bullet or two about the skills you used or expanded.
2. Save PDFs of Your Compliance Docs in One Place
Create a simple folder in Google Drive or Dropbox labeled “Nursing Docs” so you can access your license, BLS, certifications, and more instantly when recruiters ask.
3. Keep Track of New Skills and Software
Did you train on EPIC? Handle trauma patients? Float to a new specialty? Jot it down after each assignment so you don’t forget.
4. Let Your Recruiter Review It
Your JNP recruiter can help make sure it’s formatted the right way, with keywords hospitals are actually looking for.
You don’t need a full resume rewrite every time, but a 10-minute update after each contract can save you hours later. Your future self (and your future paycheck) will thank you.
