As a travel nurse, the very first thing that will help you make a great first impression with recruiters and potential employers is a strong travel nurse submission profile. When done properly and comprehensively, your travel nurse submission profile can effectively highlight your clinical experience, certifications, and skills that can set you apart from other candidates. In short, your travel nurse submission profile can help you land a highly sought-after position.

An impeccably crafted submission profile also reflects your attention to detail and commitment to excellence. When your profile clearly communicates your strengths and aligns with the specific needs of a facility, recruiters are more likely to advocate for you and present you as a top candidate to hiring managers. Travel nursing can be competitive, and investing the effort to create a standout profile can make the difference between landing an average job and securing an exceptional opportunity that advances your career. In this blog entry, we’ll talk about what a travel nurse submission packet contains, the important documents

What is a Travel Nurse Submission Packet?

Recruiters and hiring managers will refer to your travel nurse submission packet to gain a better understanding of your skills and experience. What is included in a travel nurse submittal is a collection of documents and credentials that can help you land a great position and also facilitate the fast processing of your application.

The Essential Documents Checklist

Providing all required documents can help you secure your ideal job more quickly. The following are the documents needed for travel nurse agency submission:

• Updated resume: Make sure that your resume has the following important information:
  • Name with credentials (highest degree earned, licensure, and certification information, i.e., First Name Last Name, BSN, RN, CEN)
  • Updated contact information (phone number, email address, state and city where you’re based)
  • Work history starting with your most recent employer. Include the hospital name, unit you were assigned to, month and year employed, bed size/trauma level, and the start and end month/year of your employment there, and a sentence or two describing your duties on the floor.
  • License and certifications (Include license numbers and expiration dates)
• Filled out application form (if the facility you’re applying to has its own application form)
• Licenses and certifications. Include physical copies of your licenses and certifications, such as your RN license and registration, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), nursing certifications, and original and photocopies of IDs (such as your passport, driver’s license, and Social Security Card).
• Physical health documentation. Include your annual physical exam that proves you’re fit to work, immunization records such as tetanus, varicella, Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), TB test or chest x-ray, flu vaccine, and Covid vaccine.

Why Travel Nurse Profiles Get Rejected (And How to Fix It)

Unfortunately, sometimes travel nurse profiles are rejected by recruiters and hiring managers alike. This can be due to common mistakes (that can be quickly addressed!), such as the following:

• Missing credentials necessary for the role. Make sure that you’re qualified for the position you’re applying for. If the facility requires specialized certifications, ensure you have them before submitting your application.
• Incomplete work histories. If you have a gap in your resume, address it accordingly. For example, if you have a six-month gap in your resume because you had to attend to a family member who had health challenges, you can list that as a role, such as full-time caregiver. Provide a succinct explanation of your role.
• Using a non-professional email address may raise concerns for recruiters.