Charleston, SC RN

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Moving to Charleston, SC from Honolulu, HI. One year experience in Telemetry Unit. What can I expect in Charleston as far pay, availability, etc (in any RN position or Telemetry). Any info, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Hope you enjoy Charleston! Availability is good right now. Get a job before May when all of the new grads from the 3 local nursing programs finish up. Musc and Roper downtown are the two best places to work w/ MUSC having many more options. Pay will be similar ($25/hr base rate) w/ a couple bucks less an hour being paid at peripheral hospitals.

I would suggest the shotgun method of applications to MUSC and Roper. Both apps are pains in the butt but you can apply to as many positions as you want w/ just one app (it saves your info).

Where are you or do you plan to live in Charleston?

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We will probably be living on Johns Island. Do you know what the average salary is after a couple of years? Also, any info about working at the VA? Thanks so much, your info is very helpful.

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Sorry I'm just getting back to you. You're looking at $25-$26/hr base rate w/ night and weekend differentials between $1-$7 depending on the hospital and what shift. I know very little about working at the VA. A friend's girlfriend got a job there as a new grad and I do know that the pay and benefits are substantially better than other area hospitals but she's nota fan of the environment. Looking to move elsewhere once her residency ends.

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