[Your Full Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
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[Date]

[Hiring Manager Name]
[Title]
[Healthcare Facility Name]
[Facility Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Hiring Manager Name or Hiring Manager]:

I am writing to express my strong interest in the ICU Registered Nurse position at [Healthcare Facility Name] as advertised on [Job Board/Website]. As a recent [BSN/ADN] graduate from [Your Nursing School] with RN licensure [License Number, State] and certifications in BLS and ACLS, I am prepared to provide high-quality critical care to your patients.

My clinical training included [number] hours in intensive care settings at [Hospital Name], where I developed skills in hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and care of critically ill patients. I gained hands-on experience with patients requiring continuous monitoring, titrating vasoactive medications, and responding to rapid changes in patient status. During my ICU rotation, I cared for patients with diagnoses including septic shock, acute respiratory failure, post-cardiac surgery, and multi-organ dysfunction.

A defining moment in my clinical education occurred when I assisted with a patient experiencing sudden hemodynamic instability. I quickly recognized the deterioration, immediately notified the physician, and helped implement interventions including fluid resuscitation and medication adjustments. This experience taught me the critical importance of vigilant assessment, quick thinking, and effective communication in critical care settings.

[Healthcare Facility Name]'s reputation as a [Level I Trauma Center/Magnet-designated hospital/leading critical care facility] makes it my top choice for beginning my nursing career. I am particularly drawn to your ICU's focus on [mention specific aspects like: use of advanced technology, nurse-driven protocols, or interdisciplinary collaboration]. Your commitment to evidence-based critical care practices aligns with my own dedication to providing the highest standard of patient care.

I bring strong assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. I am committed to continuing my education in critical care and plan to pursue CCRN certification within my first year of practice. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my training and passion for critical care nursing can contribute to your ICU team.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,



[Your Full Name]
RN, [State License]
BLS, ACLS Certified