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Nursing jobs in South Carolina 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
11,800
Critical 12.4%
Median Annual Salary
$87,670
$42.15/hr
COL-Adjusted
$73,353
COL index: 97.7
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In South Carolina, there is a shortage of 11,800 registered nurses as of 2026 — 12.4% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $87,670 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $73,353 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in South Carolina
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse Implant Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Columbia, South Carolina
$80126 - $145031 PA
Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology
Veterans Health Administration · Columbia, South Carolina
$80126 - $145031 PA
Registered Nurse - Community Care Case Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Columbia, South Carolina
$80126 - $145031 PA
Registered Nurse - Case Manager - Surgical Service
Veterans Health Administration · Columbia, South Carolina
$80126 - $145031 PA
Top hiring cities
State nursing board
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $95 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in South Carolina
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Aya Healthcare / RNnetwork
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse