RN Jobs in Charleston, South Carolina
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RN shifts in Charleston
What RNs were actually paid on completed shifts here over the last 12 months, with top shifts reaching $40.48/hr. You see the exact rate on every shift before you claim it.
- Pick the shifts you want — no minimum commitment
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- Work at vetted facilities near you
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- RN license, active and in good standing
- BLS/CPR certification — active, not expired
- COVID vaccination or a signed exemption form
- Current TB test — skin or chest X-ray within the past year, or blood test within two years
- Required skills tests, taken in the app (6 tests, about 5 minutes each)
- A background check
No reference checks. Upload your credentials once during onboarding in the app, then start claiming shifts.
Working as a RN in Charleston
Per diem RN shifts here are concentrated in skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care rather than acute hospital floors — unit supervision, assessments and admissions, IV and wound care, and directing LPN and CNA staff through the shift. RN volume is thinner than CNA and LPN, so the shifts that post tend to be at facilities that need experienced coverage.
In Charleston, that work spans the Lowcountry health systems around Charleston. Many RNs here work per diem to control their own schedule and pick up premium nights and weekends around another commitment.
South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an RN holding a multistate license from another compact state can pick up shifts here without applying for a separate South Carolina license. A single-state or non-compact license means applying to the South Carolina board of nursing first.
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FAQs about working in Charleston
How much do per diem RNs make in Charleston?
Rates vary by facility and shift — nights, weekends, and holidays pay more than weekday shifts. You see the exact rate on every shift in the Switch app before you claim it, so there's no negotiating after the fact.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work RN shifts in Charleston?
South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an RN holding a multistate license from another compact state can pick up shifts here without applying for a separate South Carolina license. A single-state or non-compact license means applying to the South Carolina board of nursing first.
How often do RN shifts post in Charleston?
You can set the facilities, days, and shift times you want to see, and there's no minimum commitment — pick up one RN shift or build a full schedule. RN shifts are less frequent than CNA and LPN, so set alerts for the facilities you want.
How fast do I get paid?
Once your shift is approved you can cash out the next day with SwitchPay, instead of waiting on a two-week pay cycle.
What do I need to start working RN shifts in Charleston?
An active RN license in South Carolina or a valid multistate compact license, current BLS/CPR, COVID vaccination or a signed exemption form, and a current TB test. You'll take six short skills tests in the app and pass a background check — there are no reference checks.