Shop our nurse sweatshirts: soft, warm crewnecks made for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, nurse practitioners and nursing students who need a cozy layer for cold hospital units, early commutes and well-earned days off. Every design in this collection is printed in the USA on cotton-blend fleece, comes in sizes S to 5XL, and starts at $35.99.
From cute holiday designs to specialty crewnecks for ICU, ER and NICU nurses, you will find a crewneck for every shift, every season and every stage of a nursing career. They also make some of the most practical gifts you can give a nurse.
Nurse Sweatshirts for Every Specialty, Season and Milestone
Nursing is not one job. A labor and delivery nurse, a travel nurse and a surgical nurse spend their days in very different worlds, so we design for each of them rather than printing one generic stethoscope and calling it done. Here is what you will find in the collection.
Christmas and holiday nurse sweatshirts
December is one of the busiest months on any unit, and many nurses spend the holidays at work. Our Christmas designs bring the season onto the floor, featuring a stethoscope Christmas tree, a gingerbread cookie in blue scrubs, a Santa hat draped over a stethoscope heart and a cheerful snowman with an EKG scarf. They are perfect for unit parties, Secret Santa exchanges and team photos.
Halloween and fall nurse sweatshirts
For October, choose a cute ghost nurse holding a candy corn syringe or a "Dead Tired Nurse" skeleton clutching her coffee. For November, our Thanksgiving crewneck features a turkey with bandage tail feathers and a "Thankful Nurse" message. These seasonal designs are fun enough for dress-up days and appropriate enough to wear around patients.
Specialty nurse sweatshirts
Show your unit some pride with a crewneck made for your specialty. The collection includes an ICU nurse sweatshirt with an anatomical heart badge, a retro ER design with groovy rainbow lettering, a NICU design with a swaddled baby bunny, a pediatric design with a teddy bear and rainbow, an OR crewneck with surgical instruments, and a travel nurse design with a vintage suitcase and passport.
LPN, CNA and nursing student sweatshirts
Most nurse apparel only says "RN". We also make dedicated designs for licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and nursing students, because every role on the care team deserves something to wear with pride. Our nursing student design, "Powered by Coffee & Care Plans", is a favorite gift during exam season and clinical rotations.
Graduation, nurse mom and everyday designs
Celebrate pinning day with an "Officially a Nurse" graduation sweatshirt, honor a working mother with "Nurse by Day, Mom Always", or keep it simple with a minimalist hand-drawn medical doodle or a trendy checkered retro NURSE design you can wear all year.
Why Nurses Choose a Sweatshirt Over a Scrub Jacket
Hospitals, clinics and operating rooms are kept cold, and twelve-hour shifts mean long stretches in drafty corridors. Many nurses keep a warm layer in their locker, and a fleece crewneck is often the one they reach for first. Compared with a stiff scrub jacket, a nurse sweatshirt is softer, warmer and far more comfortable during breaks, on the drive home after a night shift, or while charting at the nurses' station before handoff.
A good fleece crewneck also works outside the hospital. Because our designs read as stylish graphic crewnecks rather than uniforms, they pair just as easily with jeans and sneakers on your day off. You get one piece that earns its place in your wardrobe, not a novelty you wear once a year.
Always follow your facility's dress code. Some sterile and procedural areas do not allow fleece layers, so many nurses wear their sweatshirt to and from work and during breaks rather than at the bedside.
How to Choose the Right Nurse Sweatshirt
Find your size
Our sweatshirts have a relaxed, unisex fit. Most people order their usual T-shirt size for an everyday fit that layers comfortably over a scrub top. Size up one or two sizes for the popular oversized look, or size down if you prefer a closer fit, especially for smaller frames. Sizes run from S to 5XL, so there is an option for every body.
Pick a color that makes the design pop
Contrast matters with graphic sweatshirts. Light shades such as White, Ash, Sand and Light Pink keep colorful artwork bright and crisp, while Charcoal, Navy and Black give a bolder, high-contrast look. As a rule, avoid a sweatshirt color that closely matches the main color of the design, for example red artwork on a maroon sweatshirt, so the details stay visible.
Match the design to the person
If you are buying a gift, think about where the nurse works and what makes them laugh. A specialty design shows you know their job, a funny design suits nurses who live on coffee and dark humor, and a seasonal design is perfect for team events and holiday gifting.
The Best Nurse Gifts for Every Occasion
A nurse sweatshirt is one of the easiest gifts to get right: it is useful, personal and something nurses actually wear. Popular gifting moments include:
- Nurses Week (May 6–12): thank your team or a nurse in your family.
- Christmas and Secret Santa: holiday designs for unit gift exchanges.
- Graduation and pinning ceremonies: celebrate new RNs, LPNs and nursing grads.
- Passing the NCLEX or a certification: mark a hard-earned achievement.
- Mother's Day and birthdays: personal gifts for nurse moms and friends.
- Thank-you gifts from patients' families: a lasting way to show gratitude to the nurses who cared for a loved one.
Looking for something lighter for warmer months? Browse our nurse shirts collection for graphic tees that pair well with these sweatshirts.
Quality, Printing and Care
Each sweatshirt is made from soft cotton-blend fleece with a brushed interior, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem that hold their stretch, and a relaxed crewneck silhouette. Designs are printed in the USA by Peck Wear, a family-owned apparel brand.
To keep your print looking its best, wash your sweatshirt inside out in cold water with similar colors, tumble dry on low or hang to dry, and do not bleach or iron directly over the design.
Shipping and Team Orders
Orders are printed in 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 3–7 business days in the United States. Shipping is free on US orders over $40. For holiday gifts, we recommend ordering by early December.
Ordering for your whole unit, nursing class or facility? Our wholesale program gives 25% off orders of 12 or more pieces, plus a free mockup. Email support@peckwear.com and our team will reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Nurse Sweatshirt FAQs
Are these nurse sweatshirts unisex?
Yes. Every design comes in a relaxed unisex fit that works for women and men. Most customers order their usual T-shirt size.
Can I wear a nurse sweatshirt over my scrubs?
Yes. The relaxed fit is designed to layer over a scrub top without pulling at the shoulders. Check your facility's dress code for patient-care and sterile areas.
What sizes and colors are available?
Sizes range from S to 5XL. Colors vary by design and include shades such as White, Ash, Sand, Light Pink, Light Blue, Charcoal, Navy and Black.
Do you have sweatshirts for LPNs, CNAs and nursing students?
Yes. The collection includes dedicated LPN, CNA and nursing student designs, along with specialty sweatshirts for ICU, ER, NICU, OR, pediatric and travel nurses.
Do you offer discounts for group orders?
Yes. Orders of 12 or more pieces receive 25% off through our wholesale program. Contact support@peckwear.com for details.
