Travel nursing contracts in Charleston, SC advertise a median of $2,359 a week, with the middle half between $2,100 and $2,487, across 12 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.
23 openings from $1,716–$2,949/week in Charleston, SC — Mother Baby, Endoscopy, Cath Lab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 8 furnished places to stay.
23 openings from $1,716–$2,949/week right now.
8 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Charleston-North Charleston, SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101.0 | at the national average |
| Housing | 119.8 | 20% higher |
| Utilities | 88.2 | 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.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,910 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,990 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,730 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,261 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Charleston is $218–$288 per night, 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.
For the same specialties, Charleston pays about 13% below the national median, across 12 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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.
See all 23 openings in Charleston
2 hospitals in Charleston are hiring travel nurses, 19 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.