Pays from $109,500Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$138k (316 jobs) · Top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) for work-life (6.9/10, vs 829 in this specialty)

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UnitedHealth Group
Sumter, South Carolina

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Sumter/Manning, SC - Colonial Healthcare/Optum

Nurse Practitioner Top 10% in Urgent Care (NP)Full-Time Physician-Supervised State
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Urgent care NP/PA role in Sumter, SC. 13 shifts/month, rotating weekends. Compensation $109,500-$164,000.

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner – 13 Shifts/Month in Sumter, South Carolina. Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a NP or PA to join our team in Sumter, SC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for a wide range of urgent medical conditions (sore throat, respiratory illness, rashes and skin infections, sprains and strains, fracture care, cuts, burns and others).
  • Perform minor procedures and interpret diagnostic tests (e. g., X-rays, EKGs, labs, CT scans, ultrasound, MRI, echocardiogram, PFT, urodynamic tests, and more).
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
  • Communicates with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program.
  • Active SC license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Active DEA license with no restrictions.
  • Ability to obtain ACLS & BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $109,500 - $164,000
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Work with UnitedHealth Group in Sumter, South Carolina.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSDEA License

Key Skills

Patient CareMinor ProceduresDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient Management PlansPharmaceutical PrescribingElectronic Medical RecordsUrgent Care ProtocolsOSHA RegulationsHIPAA RegulationsInfection ControlClinical DocumentationPatient Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Sumter/Manning, SC - Colonial Healthcare/Optum at UnitedHealth Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 829 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #11 of 15 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,043 active listings.

In South Carolina, Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$131k across 99 listings, vs ~$141k nationally (2,344 listings).

South Carolina's cost-of-living index is 94.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state — South Carolina ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 316 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Income guarantee with bonus incentives
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Provider Partnership track with Optum