MUSC
Academic medical center in Charleston, SC
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 17 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), founded in 1824 in Charleston, is the state's only integrated academic health sciences center and home to the oldest medical school in the South.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 17 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
- Nurse-to-patient
1:4 to 1:5
MUSC · employer research
The hard parts
Fair pay identified as a key area for improvement in nurse reviews
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Management rated lowest among all sub-categories at 3.2 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
High patient acuity in specialty areas—ED acuity reported as nearly double the national average—creating demanding workload conditions
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.4 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
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 MUSC hire new grads?
2 of 17 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift, 1 is a night shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (2), oncology (2), PACU (2), psych (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to MUSC, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at MUSC
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Day shift
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Ratio 1:4–1:5
- RN
- RN
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
- RN
- RN
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
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