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Lowcountry Urgent Care
Chester, South Carolina

Family Nurse Practitioner - Lowcountry Urgent Care, Chester SC

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Urgent Care (NP)No callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 55m ago · Verified live

Job description

About the Role

Lowcountry Urgent Care is hiring a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner at our
Chester clinic. Chester is the county seat of Chester County in the South
Carolina Piedmont, sitting just off I-77 roughly midway between Charlotte and
Columbia, with small-town character and easy access to both metros.

What to expect: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, $55-$70/hour ($103K-$131K
annually), no on-call, and a benefits package recognized as a Top 10 program
nationally among private urgent care organizations.

You will be the primary provider on-site, managing acute and episodic care
independently in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You are supported by
established clinical protocols, a dedicated clinic support team, and direct
access to clinical leadership and network resources. Onboarding includes a
structured clinical orientation designed to set you up for success from day one.

Clinical Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and episodic
conditions. Perform common urgent care procedures, including laceration repair,
abscess drainage, splinting, wound care, and DOT physicals. Order, review, and
interpret diagnostic testing, including in-house labs and imaging.

Prescribe medications appropriately and provide patient education on treatment
plans, follow-up care, and preventive health. Document encounters thoroughly and
accurately in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with clinic staff to
maintain efficient patient flow, quality outcomes, and a strong patient
experience.

Practice Environment

Average patient volume of 3-4 patients per hour, supporting thorough evaluation,
quality care, and complete documentation. Clinical leadership and network
resources are accessible when needed.

Fully equipped clinics with on-site diagnostics and Experity EMR. Established
workflows and clinical protocols to support efficient, high-quality care
delivery.

Schedule

* Full-time, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
* Rotating weekends
* No on-call requirements
* Schedules are published in advance via a self-scheduling system
* Additional shifts are easily available via the scheduling app with
time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours per week

Compensation

Hourly rate of $55-$70/hour based on experience, credentials, and clinic
location. Annual equivalent of approximately $103K-$131K. Productivity
incentives are available above base compensation. Signing and relocation bonuses
may be offered based on clinic location and operational need.

Benefits

Lowcountry Urgent Care's benefits package has been recognized as a Top 10
program nationally among private urgent care organizations.

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* HSA with employer contribution match
* Company-paid malpractice insurance
* Student loan repayment assistance
* PTO
* Generous annual CME allowance covering continuing education and licensure
renewal
* Paid and rotating holidays with clinics closed on 6 major holidays
* Flexible spending options

Qualifications

* Licensed FNP-C  in South Carolina, or eligible for licensure
* Current BLS and ACLS certifications
* 1+ years of urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care experience
preferred
* Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered
approach to care

About Lowcountry Urgent Care

Lowcountry Urgent Care is part of a network of 40+ clinics across North
Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri. The organization offers
providers a stable, well-resourced practice environment with the infrastructure
and flexibility to build a long-term career within a multi-state network.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This
employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to
federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your
Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

This position has no fixed application deadline. Applications are reviewed on an
ongoing basis.

No agencies or staffing firms. Direct applicants only.

Key Responsibilities

The Family Nurse Practitioner will independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and episodic conditions in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Responsibilities include performing procedures, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and maintaining thorough documentation in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Acute careClinical assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Nurse Practitioner - Lowcountry Urgent Care, Chester SC at Lowcountry Urgent Care a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 828 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Urgent Care (NP)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Lowcountry Urgent Care

Medical Practices
Beaufort, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
HSA with employer contribution match
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Student loan repayment assistance
PTO
Generous annual CME allowance
Paid and rotating holidays