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Florence, SC & the Pee Dee Region
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McLeod Health is the dominant healthcare employer in Florence, SC, anchored by the 517-bed McLeod Regional Medical Center, part of a seven-hospital system serving Northeastern South Carolina. If you're looking for a healthcare job in Florence, this is almost always the place to start.
McLeod Health
517-bed Regional Medical Center & a 7-hospital system
McLeod Health regularly posts registered nurse openings across departments including surgery, progressive care, and specialty units.
McLeod Health officially confirms recruitment incentives for experienced RNs through its public career portals, including sign-on bonuses up to $25,000, relocation assistance for qualifying nursing professionals, and matching 401(k) plus health benefits.
Third-party pay estimates vary by platform: market-data sites (Payscale, Indeed) report base pay around $33.94–$36.00 per hour, while recent job boards (ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor) reflect higher averages closer to $42–$43 per hour once shift differentials and specialized rates are blended in. Actual pay varies by department, shift, and experience.
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Certified Nursing Assistant roles are one of the most common entry points into healthcare at McLeod, often listed as Nursing Assistant positions in surgical and medical-surgical units.
McLeod has noted it provides advanced skills training during a new hire's first week, which can be a meaningful stepping stone for someone building toward an LPN or RN credential later.
Search Current CNA OpeningsFDTC offers a CNA training program that can prepare you for this role before you apply. See our FMU vs. FDTC financial aid guide for how SC WINS funding may apply.
Licensed Practical Nurse roles at McLeod and other Pee Dee healthcare providers offer a middle step between CNA and RN, both in scope of practice and in the length of training required.
Search Current LPN OpeningsMedical assistant roles support physicians and specialty practices across the McLeod system and independent Pee Dee area medical offices.
Search Current Medical Assistant OpeningsFDTC and FMU both offer pathways into nursing and healthcare roles. Here's how to start.
Prepares you for Certified Nursing Assistant roles, often with SC WINS funding covering remaining costs after other aid.
Direct path to CNA rolesLicensed Practical Nurse training leads directly into LPN roles across Pee Dee healthcare providers.
Direct path to LPN rolesBoth offer nursing and healthcare-adjacent degree paths for RN and beyond, with financial aid options to compare.
RN and beyondWhich path fits your situation and budget?
See our full comparison of FMU vs. FDTC financial aid and tuition to understand which path fits your situation and budget.