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MUSC Health Chester Medical Center

1 Medical Park Drive, Chester, SC 29706

County:ChesterCBSA Area:Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCOwnership:ProprietaryType:Acute Care

At a glance

MUSC Health Chester Medical Center is a proprietary acute care hospital located in Chester, South Carolina, within a major metropolitan area. While the facility has not yet hired international nurses, its metro setting and potential for diverse patient populations may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The hospital’s size and community-focused approach could provide international nurses with valuable experience and professional growth opportunities.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
82
RN Count
39
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in South Carolina

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC overview

Financials

Median $84,780
$67,140
10th
$107,280
90th
Cost of Living Index
96.98(3.02 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $87,421 (-7% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:30.9 min
Drive
93%
  • Drive93%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other1.5%
  • Work from home4.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
  • Greenville Spartanburg International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
1,814,198
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
242,725
Population with Bachelor's+
691,460

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

South Carolina state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1241st of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed44th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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