The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Neighborhoods+Myrtle Beach divides into distinct pockets across the Grand Strand. Master-planned Carolina Forest sits about 10 miles inland off Route 501 and Highway 31, offering large suburban subdivisions with amenity centers. The Market Common, developed on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, provides an upscale, walkable urban-village feel with townhomes, apartments over retail, and central parks. For quieter coastal living away from dense tourist strips, healthcare workers and locals often settle in Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, or North Myrtle Beach, while inland Conway delivers historic riverfront living and more entry-level housing options.
Myrtle Beach divides into distinct pockets across the Grand Strand. Master-planned Carolina Forest sits about 10 miles inland off Route 501 and Highway 31, offering large suburban subdivisions with amenity centers.
The Market Common, developed on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, provides an upscale, walkable urban-village feel with townhomes, apartments over retail, and central parks. For quieter coastal living away from dense tourist strips, healthcare workers and locals often settle in Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, or North Myrtle Beach, while inland Conway delivers historic riverfront living and more entry-level housing options.
Getting around+Getting around revolves around personal vehicles, as the Grand Strand relies heavily on north-south corridors like Highway 17, Highway 17 Bypass, and Highway 31, alongside east-west connectors like Route 501. Carolina Forest to the main beach and commercial corridors typically runs 15 to 20 minutes outside peak congestion, though drive times across the region can swing by 20 to 40 minutes depending on whether traffic is flowing. Driving conditions change dramatically during peak tourism season from March through September, when Ocean Boulevard and Highway 17 experience heavy backups and tourist gridlock.
Getting around revolves around personal vehicles, as the Grand Strand relies heavily on north-south corridors like Highway 17, Highway 17 Bypass, and Highway 31, alongside east-west connectors like Route 501. Carolina Forest to the main beach and commercial corridors typically runs 15 to 20 minutes outside peak congestion, though drive times across the region can swing by 20 to 40 minutes depending on whether traffic is flowing. Driving conditions change dramatically during peak tourism season from March through September, when Ocean Boulevard and Highway 17 experience heavy backups and tourist gridlock.
Outdoors+Outdoor activity centers on more than 40 miles of ocean shoreline, Intracoastal Waterway boating, and dozens of PGA Tour-caliber championship golf courses. Grand Park at The Market Common offers large central lakes, walking trails, sports fields, and playgrounds, while Myrtle Beach State Park provides preserved maritime forests and oceanfront pier access. Further south, Brookgreen Gardens features expansive botanical grounds and outdoor sculpture exhibits on a former historic rice plantation.
Outdoor activity centers on more than 40 miles of ocean shoreline, Intracoastal Waterway boating, and dozens of PGA Tour-caliber championship golf courses. Grand Park at The Market Common offers large central lakes, walking trails, sports fields, and playgrounds, while Myrtle Beach State Park provides preserved maritime forests and oceanfront pier access.
Further south, Brookgreen Gardens features expansive botanical grounds and outdoor sculpture exhibits on a former historic rice plantation.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Myrtle Beach
Relocating to Myrtle Beach allows nurses to trade harsh winters for 60 miles of coastal living, expansive Intracoastal waterways, and a relaxed Lowcountry atmosphere. Rather than a single uniform municipality, the Grand Strand operates as a network of distinct communities. Healthcare professionals seeking low-maintenance walkable living often gravitate to The Market Common, built on the former Air Force base with apartments, restaurants like Tupelo Honey, and sprawling paths around Grand Park. Those wanting spacious suburban construction and top Horry County school zones typically choose Carolina Forest along Highway 31, while towns like Surfside Beach, Conway, and Murrells Inlet offer quieter alternatives. The main trade-offs stem from the tourism calendar: between March and September, summer visitors flood Highway 17 and Route 501, making shift commutes longer and everyday errands more crowded. Factoring in coastal insurance and intense summer humidity is essential, but mild winter days in the 50s and 60s and easy beach access make it an appealing coastal relocation.
