MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204
At a glance
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Columbia, South Carolina, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and size may offer diverse experiences and opportunities for professional growth. This environment could be appealing for international nurses seeking a supportive and dynamic workplace in a metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 258
- RN Count
- 176
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
User-friendly process
Columbia, SC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,199 (-9% 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
- Drive79.9%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walk4.6%
- Other4.6%
- Work from home8.8%
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport
- McEntire Joint National Guard Base
- Orangeburg Municipal Airport
- Augusta Regional At Bush Field
- Florence Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 553,315
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 37,216
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 189,398
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
South Carolina state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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