Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs in South Carolina

Clinical Registered Nurse jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where major systems like Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Bon Secours St. Francis keep sustained demand across acute care, oncology, and critical care. Openings exist at every experience level, from new-graduate residency candidates through seasoned charge nurses and clinical educators. South Carolina's growing coastal and Upstate populations have made it one of the more active hiring markets in the Southeast for clinical nurses. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerPrisma Health
Top cityColumbia, SC
Cities hiring23
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Gentiva
RN Clinical Liaison
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Gentiva
New 17h ago
RN Clinical Liaison
Gentiva
North Charleston, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Crescent Hospice
RN Clinical Director - Hospice
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Crescent Hospice
New 21h ago
RN Clinical Director - Hospice
Crescent Hospice
Columbia, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$99k - $108k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Fresenius Medical Care
Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN
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Fresenius Medical Care
Added 1d ago
Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care
Georgetown, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN
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HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
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Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN
HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
Summerville, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling

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PruittHealth
RN Clinical Competency Coordinator
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PruittHealth
Added 2d ago
RN Clinical Competency Coordinator
PruittHealth
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbia
10 jobs
Myrtle Beach
7 jobs
Aiken
6 jobs
West Columbia
6 jobs
Greenville
5 jobs
Rock Hill
4 jobs
Charleston
4 jobs
Greer
3 jobs
Florence
3 jobs

Clinical Registered Nurse Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Prisma Health
Prisma Health7 open roles
Lexington Health
Lexington Health7 open roles
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical registered nurse jobs across South Carolina.

  • Active RN license issued or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS certification required at time of hire or within ninety days
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care or specialty clinical experience preferred
  • Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health record systems
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of direct patient care in a clinical setting

Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical registered nurse in South Carolina?

To become a clinical registered nurse in South Carolina, you must earn an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, pass the NCLEX-RN examination, and obtain an active license through the South Carolina Board of Nursing. South Carolina participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice in South Carolina without obtaining a separate state license, provided they meet compact requirements.

How much do clinical registered nurses make in South Carolina?

Clinical registered nurses in South Carolina earn a median of about $82,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,860 for the lowest 10% to over $106,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical registered nurses in South Carolina?

South Carolina clinical registered nurse roles are posted by Prisma Health, Lexington Health, and Fresenius Medical Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large integrated health systems anchored in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville drive the majority of sustained hiring volume across the state.

Which South Carolina cities have the most clinical registered nurse jobs?

Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Aiken have the most clinical registered nurse openings in South Carolina right now. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to Prisma Health's flagship facilities, Charleston drives volume through MUSC Health and a growing medical tourism corridor, and Greenville reflects the Upstate's rapid population growth and Bon Secours Saint Francis's expanding network.

Are there remote clinical registered nurse jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical registered nursing is a hands-on, bedside role that requires in-person patient contact by nature, so the vast majority of openings require on-site presence. About 9% of clinical registered nurse openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in telephonic triage, utilization review, or case management functions.

How can I get hired as a clinical registered nurse in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a nurse residency program through a large South Carolina health system. Prisma Health and MUSC Health both operate structured new-graduate residency cohorts in Columbia and Charleston that accept candidates directly out of nursing school. Candidates can also move laterally from patient care technician or licensed practical nurse roles within the same facility. Holding an active South Carolina RN license and a BLS certification before applying is the single factor that most reliably moves an inexperienced candidate past the first screening.

Where can I find and apply to clinical registered nurse jobs in South Carolina?

You can find and apply to clinical registered nurse jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search by city or specialty to narrow the results to roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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