HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Hospital in Charleston, SC
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 26, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be arriving at a hospital in Charleston that has been here since 1975. It lists 1,001–5,000 employees and describes itself as a major regional center providing medical and surgical care to Charleston and the surrounding communities. Money on the public trail is mostly old sign-on talk.
Employer research, Aug 26, 2026
You would practice medical and surgical care at a Charleston hospital that describes itself as a major regional center for the city and surrounding communities.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou would be moving to a hospital headquartered in Charleston, founded in 1975, with a listed staff of 1,001–5,000.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comA 2022 hospital post described a $5,000 relocation or sign-on bonus paid on the first and second paycheck, with no unit named.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2022-08-24Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 4 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus paid in full on first check with 24-month commitment (RN thread also names Summerville)
As of 2024
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- Sign-on bonus
$5,000 relocation/sign-on bonus paid on 1st and 2nd paycheck; role/unit not specified
As of 2022-08-24
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall satisfaction and recommend rate
- Glassdoor overall score is 2.9 from 161 ratings, and only 35% would recommend the employer to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- CEO approval
- Only 39% of Glassdoor reviewers approve of the CEO.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
On Glassdoor the score is 2.9 from 161 ratings, and only 35% would recommend this employer to a friend.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Charleston, SC
With a cost of living just 1% above the national average, Charleston offers coastal living without extreme sticker shock. Relocating nurses often bypass pricey Peninsula and Mount Pleasant enclaves for accessible townhomes in West Ashley, Avondale, and Park Circle, balancing historic Lowcountry charm against practical carrying costs like flood exposure.
Browse roles in Charleston- Metro price level · Charleston area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 101.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,722/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $92,414/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital hire new grads?
2 of 4 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
EP lab (1), med surg (1), oncology med surg (1) and psych (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
Sources
- facebook.com/HCAHealthcareTridentHospital/posts/she-earned-a-degree-in-exercise-physiology-before-becoming-a-nurse-today-brie-wa/10159089705247475
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2022-08-24
- facebook.com/groups/7196465010424273/posts/35473620502282012
Nursing here · as of 2024
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Trident-Medical-Center-EI_IE122154.11,33.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- tridenthealthsystem.com/locations/trident-hospital
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