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South Carolina RN License 2026 — SCBON Endorsement & Timeline
South Carolina's healthcare market is anchored by MUSC Health, Prisma Health, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Tidelands Health, and AnMed Health. The South Carolina Board of Nursing (SCBON), part of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR), administers RN licensure at llr.sc.gov.
Is South Carolina an NLC compact state?
Yes. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member. South Carolina-licensed RNs with South Carolina as their primary residence hold multistate licenses valid in all other NLC compact states. Nurses residing in other compact states may work in South Carolina using their home-state compact privilege without a separate endorsement.
Endorsement fees (2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Endorsement application (LLR Online) | ~$75 |
| SLED + FBI fingerprinting | ~$40–50 |
| Nursys electronic verification (if applicable) | $30 |
| Estimated total | ~$145–$155 |
Continuing education, timeline, and what we see at Ava Health
South Carolina RN licenses renew every two years — verify current CE requirements at llr.sc.gov. Complete endorsement applications process in 4–8 weeks. South Carolina is an active market in our pipeline: Charleston (MUSC Health, Roper St. Francis), Greenville/Upstate (Prisma Health), and the Myrtle Beach coastal corridor all drive consistent nursing demand. South Carolina's compact status makes it a straightforward add for nurses already holding Southeast compact licenses.
Related: Travel Nurse Salary Guide, North Carolina RN License Guide, Georgia RN License Guide, Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide.
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