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Who We Are

With roots in Charlston dating to 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is the oldest medical school in the South. MUSC now educates more than 3,100 students in six colleges and trains over 950 residents each year. As South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health system, MUSC has a mission to change what’s possible.

The 31,000 MUSC members are dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while fulfilling the goal of educating and training the next generation of care providers. It’s no wonder that MUSC nursing jobs are in demand. If you are considering one of the many MUSC careers open to dedicated nursing professionals, this is the place to start.

Interested in exploring MUSC jobs? Then you’ll want to know that as a nurse, your voice matters. You can take part in nurse-driven research, or help to improve daily practice by participating in the MUSC shared governance councils. Whether you are a dedicated clinician or are more focused on advancing the future of healthcare through research, there are MUSC jobs that may be a fit for you. You can find what ignites your passion working at:

  • Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), which employs care teams across the state
  • Medical University (UNIV), which is the state’s only integrated academic health sciences center
  • MUSC Physicians (MUSC-P), which includes physicians, advanced practice providers, clinicians, and non-clinical staff that provide care in the Charlston area

Whatever your area of expertise or preferred care setting, MUSC nurse jobs are opportunities to explore.

MUSC Nursing Jobs: Benefits

With an operating budget of $7.1 billion dollars and a world-class faculty, MUSC offers a wide variety of career paths and opportunities for nurses. No matter if you are starting out as a new grad RN or are an experienced nurse, you’ll find the culture at MUSC is based on a supportive team environment that ensures collaboration across disciplines.

Nurses can receive benefits and perks commensurate with the level of excellence MUSC maintains, including:

  • Competitive pay
  • Up to $25,00 towards student loan debt annually (for qualified team members)
  • Flexible insurance options, including dental and vision
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement plans that are right for you (supplemental or traditional)

Why Choose MUSC Nursing Jobs?

At the Medical University of South Carolina, the values of collaboration, compassion, innovation, integrity, and respect are at the heart of what staff does each day — and this commitment to providing outstanding patient care has been widely recognized. Some of the awards MUSC has received include:

  • #1 ranked hospital in South Carolina (US News, 2014–2024)
  • Magnet Designation (ANCC)
  • America’s Best-in-State Employers (Forbes, 2022)
  • America’s Best Large Employers (Forbes, 2023)
  • Diversity Champion (Insight Into Diversity Magazine, 2023)

Awards and recognition are valuable, but dedicated team members are what truly make a hospital system great. Find out what nursing means to this MUSC team member:

Recent Jobs
RN Full-time
MUSC

Perioperative Registered Nurse Coordinator

MUSC Lancaster, SC
Job Description Summary Join Our Team at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center – Where Innovation Meets Compassionate Care! Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description The Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, and overseeing the daily clinical operations of the perioperative services department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role serves as a clinical leader and resource for the surgical team while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, sterile processing, and ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The Perioperative RN Coordinator promotes evidence-based practice, patient safety, exceptional customer service, and continuous quality improvement throughout the perioperative continuum, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. Essential Responsibilities Clinical Coordination Coordinate the daily workflow and patient throughput within the perioperative department. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, procedural staff, and support services to facilitate efficient surgical scheduling and case progression. Monitor operating room schedules and adjust staffing and resources based on patient volume and acuity. Serve as the clinical resource and mentor for perioperative nursing staff. Assist with complex surgical procedures as needed while maintaining clinical competency. Patient Care Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered perioperative care. Coordinate comprehensive patient assessments and individualized care plans. Promote continuity of care throughout the surgical experience. Advocate for patient safety, privacy, dignity, and informed decision-making. Ensure compliance with patient identification, time-out procedures, infection prevention practices, and surgical safety standards. Leadership Provide day-to-day leadership and support to perioperative team members. Promote teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Participate in staff orientation, onboarding, education, and competency validation. Assist leadership with performance improvement initiatives and employee coaching. Foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and continuous learning. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and accreditation standards. Participate in quality improvement projects, audits, and performance metrics. Monitor infection prevention initiatives and surgical quality indicators. Investigate safety events and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Operational Responsibilities Coordinate equipment, instrumentation, and supply availability for surgical procedures. Collaborate with Sterile Processing and Materials Management to ensure instrument readiness. Assist with physician preference card management and process improvement initiatives. Support efficient operating room utilization while maintaining patient safety. Participate in budget stewardship through responsible resource utilization. Communication & Collaboration Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing leadership, anesthesia providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, committee meetings, and departmental initiatives. Promote exceptional patient and physician satisfaction through proactive communication and service excellence. Additional Job Description Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Current South Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact multistate license. Minimum of three (3) years of recent perioperative nursing experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification with the American Heart Association is required Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications CNOR certification preferred. Previous charge nurse, coordinator, or leadership experience. Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems. Experience with quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
RN OR Full-time
MUSC

Registered Nurse (RN) Scrub - Operating Room

MUSC Lancaster, SC
Job Description Summary At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), you can help deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care to benefit communities across the state and the globe. Our vision is to lead health innovation for the lives we touch. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Why Join MUSC Health? Be a part of a reputable, innovative health system that prides itself on world-class care and service. Make an impact by supporting your local community on various levels and fostering long-term health and recovery. Grow professionally with opportunities for continuing education, networking, and career advancement within a collaborative environment. Nursing student Loan Repayment is available & tuition assistance. Competitive Benefits and Compensation South Carolina State Health Insurance and State Retirement Largest network of healthcare providers in the state. Fully vested after 8 years of service. Paid Parental Leave eligible for up to 6 weeks paid National Certification Recognition Incentives Registered nurses (RNs) are responsible for providing safe, competent patient care, educating patients and their families about health conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients and their families. Additional Job Description Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing License and Certifications: Current South Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification is preferred. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
RN Outpatient Full-time
MUSC

Registered Nurse - MUSCP

MUSC Charleston, SC
Job Description Summary Responsible for providing quality nursing care while maintaining accountability for the coordination of patient care. Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC001992 UMA AMB MULT West Campus Multi Specialty CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice. Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of MUSC. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth. Additional Job Description RN I Required Minimum Training and Education: Associate's Degree required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. RN II Required Minimum Training and Education : Associate's Degree, and a minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
RN OR Full-time
MUSC

Registered Nurse II - ART Operating Room

MUSC Charleston, SC
Job Description Summary Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC000569 CHS - OR (ART) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Job Description Hours per week: 36 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Weekend Nights. 6p-630a Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly Job Summary/Purpose : Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
LPN Outpatient Outpatient Full-time
MUSC

Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse - James Island Primary Care - MUSCP

MUSC James Island, SC
Job Description Summary FOUR DAY WORK WEEK AND A SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! Our clinic diagnoses and treats a wide range of health conditions, including acute illness, chronic disease management, and preventative care. 4-Day Workweek, 10-hour shifts. No holidays, nights, or weekends. Responsible for quality patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider in a clinical practice. Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record, giving injections and assisting with minor procedures. Entity Carolina Family Care, Inc. (CFC) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC000092 CFC PC James Island Primary Care Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Ensures accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA; tracked by documentation. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and any other pertinent information, communicating as appropriate. Document test and exam results. Communicates plan of care to the patient including formal development of patient education materials as necessary. Maintains exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness of patient care environment, as required by OSHA, DHEC and UMA. Maintains timely flow of patient, assists with scheduling of appointments and referrals based on urgency and availability. Screens patients for appropriate information and provides patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment. Observes, records and reports patient's physical and psychosocial condition, reactions to medication and treatments to physician. Responds to and triages phone calls. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by physician. Instructs patient, as ordered by the physician, regarding treatment and/or medication. Responsible for monitoring and distribution of medication including samples and controlled substances. Triages patients and prepares for physician exams and procedures. Assists with exam, procedures and treatments as necessary. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Administers prescribed treatments and tests as ordered by the physician. Additional Job Description CMA I Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred. CMA Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Must be certified through American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Medical Career Assessments (MedCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. LPN I Minimum Training and Education: Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. LPN Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina LPN License or compact state license. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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