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MUSC Children's Health

Academic Medical Center · Charleston, SC

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MUSC Children's Health workplace

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Academic Medical Center
Shifts hiring now
Rotating 2

Benefits

Benefits details are unknown.

The city

Living in Charleston, SC

Charleston runs about 1% above the national cost-of-living average, but flood exposure and insurance add carrying costs beyond the sticker. Housing is cooling for the first time in a decade—metro median listings down to $480,000, rents near $2,159. West Ashley and Park Circle are accessible rungs; Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and downtown historic are premium.

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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

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Who they are

MUSC Children's Health is part of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), founded in 1824 and recognized as South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health care system.

  • Academic Medical Center · Charleston
  • Hiring rotating
More about MUSC Children's Health

With more than 36,000 employees across the enterprise, MUSC integrates patient care, education, and research, educating nearly 3,500 students annually and training over 1,060 residents and fellows. MUSC Children's Health provides specialized pediatric care, including nationally recognized programs such as the Pediatric Heart Center. The institution's motto, 'Changing What's Possible,' reflects a culture rooted in innovation and discovery. Nursing at MUSC Children's Health involves working in a high-acuity academic medical environment with complex pediatric cases. The Pediatric Heart Center, a 29-bed unit, cares for patients with congenital and acute heart disease, including cardiac surgery, Ventricular Assist Devices, Heart Transplant, cardiac catheterization, ECMO/CRRT, and complex supportive therapies. The unit is ranked #4 nationally by U.S. News and World Report and #1 in patient outcomes, and holds an AACN Beacon Award. Nurses work rotating 36-hour-per-week shifts and must hold current RN licensure, BLS, and PALS certification, with a BSN preferred. A minimum of one year of RN experience is required for the RN II role.

MUSC's mission centers on pioneering a healthier future for all through innovation, impact, and influence. The organization drives health transformation through breakthrough research, educating next-generation medical leaders, and delivering world-class transformative care. Its culture fosters new ideas and values expanding access to education, research, and patient care to improve outcomes and eliminate health disparities. The motto 'Changing What's Possible' encapsulates a commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and community impact.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

The provided review sources from Glassdoor (889 reviews) and Indeed (743 reviews, 3.9/5 overall) reference 'Children's Health' associated with childrens.com and Dallas, which appears to be a separate organization from MUSC Children's Health in Charleston, South Carolina. These reviews should not be attributed to MUSC Children's Health.

The good

  • Academic medical center environment with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in cutting-edge pediatric research
  • Nationally recognized specialty units, including a Peds Heart Center ranked #4 nationally by U.S. News and World Report with #1 patient outcomes
  • AACN Beacon Award-winning unit, signaling nursing excellence and quality outcomes
  • Part of a large, well-established healthcare system with 36,000+ employees and comprehensive resources
  • High-acuity pediatric specialty care offering complex clinical experience with advanced therapies such as VAD, Heart Transplant, and ECMO/CRRT
  • Culture of innovation and discovery with institutional commitment to advancing healthcare

The hard parts

  • Rotating shifts may impact work-life balance and schedule predictability
  • Minimum one year RN experience required for RN II roles, limiting entry opportunities for new graduates
  • High-acuity patient population with complex cardiac and surgical cases can be physically and emotionally demanding
  • BSN preferred requirement may disadvantage ADN-prepared nurses seeking advancement

The reality check

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Quick facts

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Aug 13, 2026
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The units

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Current openings at MUSC Children's Health

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Registered Nurse II - Children's Health - MUSCP

Pay not stated

MUSC Children's Health

Mount Pleasant, SC

  • RN
  • Compact license OK
  • ADN accepted
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Registered Nurse II-Health

Pay not stated

MUSC Children's Health

Charleston, SC

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • Compact license OK
Apply

Registered Nurse II - Peds Heart Center

Pay not stated

MUSC Children's Health

Charleston, SC

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • Compact license OK
Apply
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