Cover Letter for OR Position

[BKCinNOLA]

Hi All!

Let me start off by saying I absolutely love my current job. Love my coworkers, the MD, and all (ok, most) of our patients. Unfortunately, my current job is 1500 miles away from the person I absolutely love the most (my fiance). After spending 1.5 years apart so I could get experience as a new grad, I'm revamping my resume and cover letter for my D-R-E-A-M position in the OR. Every since my first experience in the OR during nursing school and then working as a CNA in L&D and spending as much time as possible in the OR, I know this is where I am meant to be. (I think my strong affinity for list making, organization, and working as a team also contributes to this desire to work in the OR)

Any and all comments, suggestions, constructive criticism is welcome.

Thanks AN Community!

Cover letter:

Dear Ms. A and Ms. B, (I have these Nurse Recruiters names)

It is with great eagerness that I am applying for a position as a Registered Nurse with Surgical and Recovery Services at Hospital Medical Center in CITY. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from XX College in addition to a STATE Registered Nurse License.

As a consistently detail-oriented nurse with the strong ability to multitask, I anticipate the operating room is an environment where I can thrive as a new addition to the Hospital Nursing team. My work as Nurse Supervisor at a busy pediatric primary care office has prepared me to be able to collaborate as a supportive and supervisory team member, and independently prioritize situations by integrating critical thinking and good judgment. By working closely with an expert pediatrician, I have come to value effective communication skills in promoting quality patient care, respect, and team spirit in an organization.

I recently participated in a complete transition to Allscripts Electronic Medical Records, and currently serve as the in-office resource for trouble-shooting and continuing training in system updates.

I believe that a challenging environment such as the operating room will provide an excellent opportunity to both utilize and develop my skills while contributing to the CITY community. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity to discuss with you personally how my skills and strengths can best serve Hospital Medical Center. Thank you for your kind consideration of my application.

Sincerely,

BKC, RN, BSN