Travel nursing contracts in South Carolina advertise a median of $2,013 a week, with the middle half between $1,909 and $2,342, across 81 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the South Carolina job board.
Travel nurses in South Carolina have access to 157 furnished rental listings, 13 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
138 openings across 17 cities from $1,472–$3,021/week.
All 138 openings in South Carolina
16 hospitals in South Carolina are hiring travel nurses, 110 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
157 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,600/month.
For the same specialties, South Carolina pays about 15% below the national median, across 81 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once South Carolina prices are counted, that is worth about -10%.
Statewide, prices run 6% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Housing | 80.5 | 20% lower |
| Utilities | 88.3 | 12% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.3 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.3 | 2% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,200/month, the median across 93 South Carolina cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across South Carolina runs $113–$288 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in South Carolina reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 8 nursing specialties with open contracts in South Carolina, Cath Lab pays the most at $2,646 per week and ER the least at $1,865.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 19 | $1,983 |
| PCU | 12 | $1,956 |
| ER | 8 | $1,865 |
| Telemetry | 8 | $2,009 |
| OR | 7 | $2,342 |
| L&D | 5 | $2,372 |
| ICU | 4 | $1,989 |
| Cath Lab | 3 | $2,646 |