From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, a nonprofit coastal system that has been caring for this stretch of South Carolina since 1950. Four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient sites cover the northeast coast, with nursing roles in the hospitals, the cancer network, and clinics near the marsh and the beach.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
If you are under a year out of school, you can enter as a graduate nurse in the Nurse Internship Program with one-on-one mentorship after you hold a temporary or permanent SC license.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: tidelandshealth.orgA paid RN apprenticeship pairs you with an experienced med/surg preceptor (up to 16 hours a month) and can open a sign-on bonus plus education assistance once you stay on as an employed RN.
For new gradsSources
The hospitals have earned Pathways to Excellence twice for the nurse work environment, plus recent Zero Harm patient-safety awards.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Nurse Internship Program (employed graduate nurses <1 year experience)
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Nurse Internship Program (employed graduate nurses <1 year experience)
Tidelands Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: tidelandshealth.org- Preceptors and orientation
RN apprenticeship pairs student with experienced RN preceptor on med/surg; internship emphasizes one-on-one mentorship
Tidelands Health · employer research
Sources
- Tuition support
Education assistance offered to newly licensed RN apprenticeship participants who become employed
Tidelands Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: campusrn.com- Scheduling
12-hour shifts used; ED example evening 12-hour; Med Surg I night 12-hour full-time
Tidelands Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Sign-on bonus and education assistance available for newly licensed RN apprenticeship participants who become employed; Nurse Internship Program for graduate nurses.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$41.01/hr
Registered Nurse average hourly in South Carolina at Tidelands Health (Indeed estimate from 8 postings)
As of 2026
Sources
- Annual pay
$60,000–$84,000/year
RN Emergency Department Waccamaw Community Hospital Murrells Inlet estimated annual range
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus available for newly licensed RN apprenticeship participants who become employed at Tidelands Health
As of 2026
- Benefits
Education assistance available for newly licensed apprenticeship participants who become employed as RNs
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Current RN (BSN) employee stated pay is best in the area
As of 2025-08-05
Sources
The units
Med-Surg
Staff/Med Surg I RN posting: full-time night 12-hour shifts; apprenticeship places apprentices on medical/surgical unit.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: campusrn.comEmergency Department
RN ED at Waccamaw Community Hospital Murrells Inlet; full-time evening 12-hour shift; BLS within 30 days; ADN required, BSN preferred.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comOutpatient / Infusion-PICC
Indeed lists open Outpatient Nurse (RN) and Infusion and PICC Nurse roles in Murrells Inlet.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall Glassdoor rating
- About 133 reviews average 3.6; roughly 61% would recommend; comp/benefits and career opportunity mid-3s; culture and work-life slightly lower.
Sources
- Georgetown location weaker scores
- Georgetown-tagged reviews much lower (~2.6 overall, very few would recommend); career opportunity and culture rated poorly versus system average.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- RN coworker and facility experience
- Murrells Inlet RN liked coworkers, facility, and cafeteria; another current RN said pay best in area but noted smaller community-hospital scale.
Sources
As of 2025-08-10Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Glassdoor sits around 3.6 from roughly 133 reviews with about 61% willing to recommend, and Georgetown-tagged reviews run much lower than the system average.
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 Murrells Inlet, SC
Murrells Inlet is a quiet coastal community south of Myrtle Beach, known for its marsh views, seafood restaurants, and laid-back Lowcountry charm. Nearby Huntington Beach State Park offers miles of shoreline. A solid pick for nurses seeking small-town coastal living with easy access to Grand Strand amenities.
Browse roles in Murrells Inlet- State price level · South Carolina
- 6% below the national average
- State index 93.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,751/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,438/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Tidelands Health hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Nurse Internship Program (employed graduate nurses <1 year experience).
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Tidelands Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Tidelands Health
Sources
- campusrn.com/categories/378/nurse-jobs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Tidelands-Health-E28247-RVW89978068.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2025-08-05
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Tidelands-Health-Reviews-E28247.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Tidelands-Health-EI_IE28247.11,27.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Tidelands-Health-Georgetown-Reviews-EI_IE28247.0,16_IL.17,27_IM332.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Tidelands-Health/salaries/Registered-Nurse/South-Carolina
Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/tidelands-health-group/registered-nurse-rn-emergency-department-waccamaw-community-hospital-murrells-inlet-sc-25562505
Nursing here · as of 2026
- tidelandshealth.org/careers
Employer website
- tidelandshealth.org/careers/students
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- tidelandshealth.org/careers/nursing
The short version · as of 2023 · 2025
- tidelandshealth.org/newsroom/2025/tidelands-health-hospitals-earn-zero-harm-awards-for-patient-saf
The short version · as of 2023 · 2025
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