Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?

The highest paying specialty in Kentucky is CVU - Cardiovascular Unit. Travel roles are currently paying $2,783/wk which is 25% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Kentucky include Orthopedic Surgery with average pay of $2,690/wk, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit with average pay of $2,670/wk and Cardiac Stepdown with average pay of $2,670/wk.

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$2,083/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,083 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,113.

Last updated on May 25, 2024. Based on 2,850 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,083/week

Kentucky

1% lower than the US average.

$2,113/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Henderson, Kentucky	$2,642	$2,642
Florence, Kentucky	$2,358	$2,420
Pikeville, Kentucky	$2,303	$3,150
Danville, Kentucky	$2,245	$2,298
Richmond, Kentucky	$2,244	$2,530

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Orthopedic Surgery	$2,690	$3,150
Cardiac Stepdown	$2,670	$3,000
Cardiology	$2,592	$3,150
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,512	$3,360
Orthopedics	$2,372	$3,000

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Ohio	$2,195	$5,043
West Virginia	$2,152	$3,319
Indiana	$2,126	$3,771
Virginia	$2,103	$3,842
Pennsylvania	$2,016	$4,234
Maryland	$2,016	$3,944
South Carolina	$1,973	$3,611
North Carolina	$1,916	$3,946
Tennessee	$1,899	$3,758
Georgia	$1,809	$4,320

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Arrow Healthcare Staffing	$3,100	$3,100
Seven Healthcare	$3,000	$3,000
Modern Healthcare Solutions	$3,000	$3,000
NimbusNest, Inc.	$3,000	$3,000
VitalSolution	$3,000	$3,000
Connected Health Care	$2,962	$2,962
Hired by Matrix	$2,952	$2,952
Reliable Nurse Staffing	$2,882	$3,150
ND Global Consulting Services	$2,880	$2,880
Pacer Staffing	$2,832	$2,832