Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in South Carolina 2024
- South Carolina Licensure Information and Requirements
- South Carolina CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in South Carolina?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in South Carolina With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in South Carolina?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in South Carolina Right Now?
- FAQs About South Carolina Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in South Carolina
South Carolina Licensure Information and Requirements
For the latest up-to-date information on licensure requirements and fees, visit the South Carolina Board of Nursing website or contact the South Carolina Board of Nursing licensing division at (803) 896-4550.
Licensure Requirements
If you do not hold a multistate license, you will have to apply for Licensure by Endorsement as follows:
- Complete the application and pay the associated fees.
- Submit a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- A license verification from your original state of licensure or through NursysⓇ.
- Verification of your legal names.
- A Social Security Number.
- Notarized Signature Affidavit with Passport Photo Form.
- Declaration of Primary Residence Form with proof of residence.
- Verification of lawful presence
- Copy of active license to practice in another state, jurisdiction or territory of the United States.
- Documentation of continued competency by meeting one of the following requirements within the past two years:
- Completion of thirty contact hours from a Board-recognized continuing education provider.
- Maintenance of certification or recertification by a Board-recognized national certifying body.
- Completion of a Board-recognized academic program of study in nursing or a related field.
- Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification.
In South Carolina, you may apply for a sixty-day temporary license to practice nursing while your application is being processed.
Licensure Fees
Application fees for Licensure by Endorsement for RNs and LPNs include:
- Endorsement without a temporary license – $100
- Endorsement with a temporary license – $110
- Temporary license – $10
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
South Carolina is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). This allows RNs and LPNs who are licensed in another Compact state to practice across state lines without having to obtain a license in the other state.
For a list of states that have implemented the NLC, click here.
Is South Carolina a Walk-Through State?
South Carolina is a walk-through state. Temporary licenses can be obtained within an hour to one day and can be used to practice nursing while applying for a permanent South Carolina license.
South Carolina CEU Requirements
All South Carolina RNs, LPNs, and APRNs, are required to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education during the license period (two preceding years) for license renewal.
APRNs must have at least 20 of those contact hours be AANP-approved Pharmacology.
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in South Carolina?
If you’re looking for a high travel nurse salary, South Carolina may be a great choice.
While salaries vary based on both the city and specialty you work in, South Carolina travel nurses average $1,899 per week.
In addition to a high-paying travel nurse salary, travel nurses earn benefits such as:
- Housing stipends
- Travel and meal allowances
- Bonuses
- And more
Cities in South Carolina With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Greenville
The average travel nurse salary in Greenville, SC, is $2,162 per week.
Seneca
The average travel nurse salary in Seneca, SC, is $2,080 per week.
Columbia
The average travel nurse salary in Columbia, SC, is $2,061 per week.
Florence
The average travel nurse salary in Florence, SC, is $1,839 per week.
Charleston
The average travel nurse salary in Charleston, SC, is $1,786 per week.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in South Carolina With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
Start with our Pronto job search. Pronto allows you to search for new assignments easily. You can apply filters based on compensation, location, and shifts available and find the assignments best suited to your unique needs.
From there, you’ll be able to easily browse the many listings for travel nurse jobs in South Carolina. If you don’t see anything that interests you at first glance, don’t worry. Update your settings and Pronto will notify you when more travel nurse jobs in South Carolina become available.
Once you’ve found your dream travel nurse assignment in South Carolina, it’s time to sign up, sign in, and apply!
You can do it all right within Pronto job search. From applying, to uploading your resume and required documents, entering your ideal start date, and more.
Need help? One of our Trusted Nurse Staffing support team members will be there to assist you with any questions you have.
Once you’ve found your dream travel nursing job in South Carolina, all you have to do is review and sign your contract and you’re ready to go. You might even like South Carolina so much that you want to extend your contract. We can help with that! Ready to move on to a new state? Just log back into Pronto and see what’s available.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in South Carolina?
If you’re looking for variety while pursuing your dream of travel nursing, South Carolina may just be the place for you. Known for its vast shorelines of subtropical beaches and marshy sea islands, South Carolina is a little bit of paradise.
If you’re a foodie, South Carolina is pure delight. In a state that’s known for its barbecue, you simply can’t go wrong. While visiting South Carolina you’ll also want to be sure to try:
- She-Crab Soup
- Buttery homemade biscuits
- Boiled peanuts
- South Carolina peaches
- Meat ‘n three
- And of course, sweet tea
Are you a history buff? South Carolina will be sure to please. One of the original 13 colonies, South Carolina is full of historical day trips.
- Spend the day at Fort Sumter, where the Civil Wars opening shots were fired
- Take a stroll through Coastal Charleston, a historic city defined by its pastel-colored houses and stunning Southern architecture
- Tour the South Carolina state museum
Spend the day outdoors hiking and enjoying the wildlife and scenery in Caesars Head State Park.
What about travel nursing positions? When it comes to opportunities for travel nursing, South Carolina offers a wide range of positions. There are thriving hospitals in cities throughout the state as well as an abundance of nursing options in the smaller cities and towns.
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in South Carolina Right Now?
Intensive Care
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
Med Surg
Step Down
Psychiatric
FAQs About South Carolina Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Charleston?
Looking for travel nursing jobs in South Carolina? Be sure to check out Charleston. Take a few minutes to sign up on Pronto and browse available listings today.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia?
Interested in South Carolina travel nurse positions? Columbia is a great place to live and work. Start your search for travel nursing jobs in Columbia, South Carolina by visiting Pronto to see what jobs are available with Trusted Nurse Staffing today.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Mt. Pleasant?
Are you looking for a travel nursing job in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina? We’ve got you covered. Sign up and sign in to Pronto and begin your search today. We’ll even notify you each time a new posting becomes available.
Which Travel Nurse Positions in South Carolina Have The Lowest Cost Of Living?
One way to up your take-home pay when considering travel nursing jobs in South Carolina is to choose an assignment in a city with a lower cost of living.
Here are the top 10 most affordable cities in South Carolina:
- Laurens
- Fountain Inn
- Irmo
- North Augusta
- Batesburg-Leesville
- Bennettsville
- Dillon
- Walterboro
- Newberry
- Lyman
Housing For Travel Nurses in South Carolina: How Do I Go About Finding Housing?
“Choosing to accept a stipend doesn’t mean that your recruiter at Trusted Nurse Staffing won’t be there to help you along the way. Connect with us, and we can give you insights into the various areas and even connect you with rental properties used by travel nurses in the past.”
How Do I Find The Best Travel Nursing Agencies In South Carolina?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of options for travel nurse companies in South Carolina?
Here are a few ideas that may help to narrow your search:
- Take a look at other travel nurses’ online reviews of travel nurse companies in South Carolina.
- Contact recruiters from several travel nursing agencies in South Carolina. This way, you will have a good idea of how easy it is to get in touch with the agency and how they may support you in your travel nursing jobs.
- Finally, take a close-up look at the benefits. An agency may offer higher pay but have a poor benefits package.
What Benefits Do I Receive As A Travel Nurse In South Carolina?
Benefits offered by travel nurse companies in South Carolina vary from agency to agency.
When you choose Trusted Nurse Staffing over the other travel nursing agencies in South Carolina you will have the option of some benefits that may not be offered by other agencies.
As a travel nurse with Trusted Nurse Staffing you will receive:
Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with 4% match after 1,000 hours and 1 year of employment
- Weekly Paychecks
- Direct Deposit
- Overtime/Double Time is Available
- Customizable Pay Packages
Top-Tier Bonus Opportunities:
- $1500 Referral Bonus Program
- Loyalty Program
- Sign-on & Completion Bonus
- Discount Program
Leading Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
- HRA Card to fully cover healthcare deductibles
- Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
Additional Insurance Benefits:
- Portable Permanent Whole Life Insurance
- License, Certifications & CEU reimbursements
- Portable Short-term/Longterm
- Disability Insurance
Work Flexibility:
- Flexible contract options
- Full/Part Time Work, Per Diem
- Housing, Meal and Travel Stipends
- Rental Car Options
Best In Class and Communication:
- On Day 1, you’ll get matched with your own dedicated support team that includes clinical support, payroll, and compliance experts, with ongoing assignment advocacy.
How Long Are Travel Nursing Jobs In South Carolina?
How long are travel nursing assignments in South Carolina? As one of the top travel nursing agencies in South Carolina, Trusted Nurse Staffing offers various flexible contracts with options for 6, 8, and 13-week nursing assignments. And if you find that you love your travel nursing experience in South Carolina, your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter can help you extend it.
Why Should I Apply For Travel Nursing Jobs In South Carolina With Trusted Nurse Staffing?
Trusted Nurse Staffing stands out from the other travel nurse companies in South Carolina.
Why?
Besides the terrific benefits we offer, the biggest difference between Trusted Nurse Staffing and the other travel nursing agencies in South Carolina is the personalized support we give each of our nurses.
Our TNS team is available around the clock to answer your questions and provide you with the highest level of care before, during, and after each and every nursing assignment.