What experience and certifications do you have that will benefit you in this role on the ICU?

"I have ten years of experience working at the hospital, and in my time, I have worked on the cardiac care unit, ICU/CCU, and med-Surg floors. For five of those years, I was a floor nurse; for the past five, I have been a charge nurse. I prefer working in a fast-paced setting and am dedicated to leading a team of nurses and staff to provide the highest quality care to our patients."

Give the interviewer an overview of your total years of experience, and mention how many of those were working on a similar or related unit. If you have certificates beyond your RN license, share that with the interviewer. Often, possessing certificates like the CCRN could result in a higher salary.

I have over 10 years experience as a registered nurse and over 4 years experience as a nurse manager. This experience has allowed me to really refine my nursing skills, critical thinking, judgement, and organization skills. These benefit me in the ICU because is it highly specialized and requires a person who pays very close attention to detail and is able to provide competent nursing care to patients.