Cover letter/resume tips for trying to land a job out of state

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Hi All-

I'm hoping there are some nurse recruiters reading these boards who wouldn't mind doling out some advice (many recruiters at my current hospital are RN's, so it wouldn't surprise me if some of you have hiring experience).

I have six months of experience in my specialty now, some pertinent certifications (ACLS, PALS) and I'd like to start formulating my resume and cover letter to land a job in a different state (my husband got a job earlier this year in our dream city but turned it down since I couldn't land a new grad job there). I'd like to start applying now but I realize it may be beneficial to at least wait until I have a year of experience. I am licensed in the new state but I'm living 3000 miles away. How can I catch recruiters' eyes from across the country? Is it appropriate to state something in my cover letter to the effect of, "I'm in the process of relocating to the so-and-so area and working at such-and-such medical center would fulfill my career goal of insert-something-catchy-here. I currently hold RN licensure in ____ state"? Are there other more professional ways of saying "yes, my address says I live 3000 miles away but I swear I'm headed there, will be there for a very long time, and would you please me hire me?" LOL. Any input you could provide would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond.

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