Musc Medical Center is a 932-bed hospital in Charleston, SC — Teaching.
16 openings posted here, advertised at $1,716 to $2,542 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Musc Medical Center has 16 openings posted across 5 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,716 to $2,542, with a median of $2,220. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. South Carolina median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 11 | $2,098 – $2,542 | $2,442 | 4% over | Day, Night |
| Other | 2 | $1,916 | $1,916 | — | Day |
| Med-Surg | 1 | $1,716 | $1,716 | 13% under | Night |
| PACU | 1 | $1,854 | $1,854 | — | Night |
| Wound Care | 1 | $2,469 | $2,469 | — | Day |
The comparison is against the South Carolina median advertised rate for the same specialty. Musc Medical Center posts above it in 1 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
OR: 11 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,098 to $2,542 a week, 4% over the South Carolina median for OR. Other: 2 openings, day shifts, advertised at $1,916 a week. Med-Surg: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $1,716 a week, 13% under the South Carolina median for Med-Surg.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Musc Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,220 across 16 openings, 1% below $2,253 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Charleston-North Charleston, SC runs housing 20% above and utilities 12% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1% above |
| Housing | 20% above |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Charleston is $2,200 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,990.
South Carolina taxes wage income.
24 traveler listings within 25 miles of Musc Medical Center.
Other South Carolina hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | Columbia | 10 | $2,116 | 332 | $1,340 |
| Mcleod Regional Medical Center-pee Dee | Florence | 8 | $2,489 | 524 | $1,070 |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 6 | $1,996 | 712 | $1,220 |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 6 | $2,013 | 626 | $1,190 |
| Piedmont Medical Center | Rock Hill | 2 | $1,889 | 374 | $1,625 |
1 travel nurse review, 5.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5.0 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 5.0 |
| Workload | 5.0 |
Pros: 9/10 PACU assignment. 2:1 max, 5-6 recoveries per RN a day. Very traveler friendly with good management. Self schedule with no call or holiday requirements, block scheduling if you want it, and no flo…
Cons: Parking means a bus. Old unit with no windows. Lots of holds. Pay isn't great for Charleston.