TRAVEL
NURSE’S
GUIDE TO
SOUTH
CAROLINA
TRAVEL
NURSE’S
GUIDE TO SOUTH
CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA BY THE NUMBERS
$57K
Average annual salary of aN
rN in SOUTH CAROLINA
60
NUMBER OF Hospitals in the sTate of SOUTH CAROLINA
LOWER HOUSING COSTS THAN
THE REST OF THE U.S.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
TRAVEL NURSE SALARY
The permanent registered nurse salary in South Carolina is approximately $56,985, according to Nurse Salary Guide. However, Travel nurses take home an average of 10% – 30% more than their permanent counterparts. Please keep in mind that travel nurses can land between, below, or above this range based on location, experience and specialty.

TRAVEL NURSE SALARY
The permanent registered nurse salary in South Carolina is approximately $56,985, according to Nurse Salary Guide. However, Travel nurses take home an average of 10% – 30% more than their permanent counterparts. Please keep in mind that travel nurses can land between, below, or above this range based on location, experience and specialty.

HOW DO I GET MY SOUTH CAROLINA
NURSING LICENSE?

A travel nurse should follow these steps to get a nursing license in South Carolina:
- If you are a registered nurse licensed in a Compact state, you do not have to obtain a license in South Carolina to practice in the state.
- Complete the Licensure by Endorsement application here.
- You will need:
- A 2×2 full-faced passport type photo with your signature and the date on the front.
- A copy of a vital statistics birth certificate or passport (hospital birth certificates are not accepted)
- Copy of social security card, permanent resident card or a resident alien identification card assigned to a resident alien who does not have a social security number.
- Copy of nursing license in another state or jurisdiction in this country or territory or dependency of the U.S.
- Evidence of continued competence (see details in link).
- Proof of residence (driver’s license, voter registration card or state issued identification card)
- Copy of legal documents that authorizes a change in name, if applicable
- Verification from original state of licensure or territory or dependency of the U.S. Use https://www.nursys.com or contact your state board for verification form.)
- Complete a criminal background check and pay $100.
- Complete this additional paperwork including a passport photo form and a notarized affidavit.
- You can check the status of your application here.
- Note: Do not complete your application in pencil, or it will not be processed.
- A license can be generated within 10 business days once all the materials are received.
TRAVEL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
- South Carolina has more than 60 hospitals, including Shriners Hospitals for Children.
- The state has four Level 1 Trauma Centers, according to the South Carolina Trauma Registry Data Dictionary.
- South Carolina includes five teaching hospitals, according to US Hospital info.

TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING
IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Our travel and housing experts look forward to helping you in finding great housing in South Carolina. Take a look at these statistics to help you get a general idea of cost:
In South Carolina, the cost of living is $27,454 for a single adult, which is 7% below the national average. Here are some statistics comparing South Carolina apartment rental prices with the national average:
- One-bedroom: 23% below the national average
- Two-bedroom: 25% below the national average
- Three-bedroom: 27% below the national average
Keep in mind that cost of living and apartment prices will vary throughout the state. Please feel free to contact us to ask any questions. We look forward to assisting you!
TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Our travel and housing experts look forward to helping you in finding great housing in South Carolina. Take a look at these statistics to help you get a general idea of cost:
In South Carolina, the cost of living is $27,454 for a single adult, which is 7% below the national average. Here are some statistics comparing South Carolina apartment rental prices with the national average:
- One-bedroom: 23% below the national average
- Two-bedroom: 25% below the national average
- Three-bedroom: 27% below the national average
Keep in mind that cost of living and apartment prices will vary throughout the state. Please feel free to contact us to ask any questions. We look forward to assisting you!