SC New graduate base pay

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Hey everyone!

I am going to be graduating in May 2009 from a BSN program. I am looking into relocating anywhere in SC and wanted to see what the base pay was for new graduate nurses and any shift diff that some of you might know. I am really interested in working in a NICU or PICU which I know quite a few hospitals in the state will hire so if you know any with great units that would help as well. With some online research I found hospitals in Columbia are at a base pay of around 19$ which seems a bit low to what I have heard from other parts of the state. Thanks for your help!

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

Looks like $18.90 at Palmetto Health

and L&D at Lexington Medical center is 18.90 minimum

I can't find Providence listing for salaries.

I believe Aiken Medical Center in Aiken, SC pays about 20...thats 60 mi from Columbia and about 20 from Augusta Ga.

The taxes are lower in SC. Housing is a bit lower also. Groceries and gas are about the same everywhere.

Try our states' website Sciway.net for information.

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

I think the range in SC is $18-22 base pay for new grads. Add 50-75cents if you have your BSN. If you work nights/weekends..the shift diffs are pretty good most places.

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I'm an ADN new grad in Charleston, and Roper-St. Francis new grad base is $22.50/h. I worked on unit for a year prior to graduating and got offered a weekend position that adds $12.00/h to 24h a week (of my 36h). Working nights will also increase your pay by approximately $4.00/h (11p - 7a)... The cost of living is a lot more expensive than anywhere else in SC, but I'm making a ton more money than I thought I would be as a new grad... but then again, it is med surg!! I earn every dollar of that working with total care patients and poor staffing. :)

Also, Weekend only positions for new grads are rare, but if you can start working PRN now somewhere that will definitely help get your foot in the door over your competition.

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Specializes in E.R., post-surgical.

Can anyone tell me what hospitals, if any, in the Columbia area allow graduate nurses to work as a nurse?

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Specializes in NICU.

All hospitals in Columbia hire new grads.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).
Hey everyone!

I am going to be graduating in May 2009 from a BSN program. I am looking into relocating anywhere in SC and wanted to see what the base pay was for new graduate nurses and any shift diff that some of you might know. I am really interested in working in a NICU or PICU which I know quite a few hospitals in the state will hire so if you know any with great units that would help as well. With some online research I found hospitals in Columbia are at a base pay of around 19$ which seems a bit low to what I have heard from other parts of the state. Thanks for your help!

Spartanburg Regional hires new grads into its NICU.

It's a great one too! I'm biased, since I worked there for a few years before having to move for grad school.

http://www.spartanburgregional.com

When I left, new grads were starting at around $20/hr days, with $3 more for nights, and $5 for weekends. I also got a signon bonus, relocation bonus and yearly clinical ladder bonus.

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