Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
2777 Speissegger Drive, Charleston, SC 29405
At a glance
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Charleston, South Carolina, a large city that offers a diverse urban environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its metropolitan setting and sizable international community may provide a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. This facility could be a good fit for international nurses seeking opportunities in a large, vibrant city with access to a broad range of resources and support networks.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 108
- RN Count
- 38
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
Charleston-North Charleston, SC overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $80,108 (-17% 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
- Drive81.5%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walk0.9%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home10.7%
- Charleston International Airport
- Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
- Orangeburg Municipal Airport
- Myrtle Beach International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 560,185
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 38,964
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 218,369
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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