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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$21-42/hour
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Float RN - Pre-Op, PACU, OR
- DuPont Surgery Center
- Saint Matthews, KY
Posted 3 days ago
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New Graduate RN Resident Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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New Graduate RN Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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Registered Nurse Resident - Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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New Graduate RN Residency – Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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New Graduate RN Resident, Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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Float Pool Registered Nurse
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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Float Pool Registered Nurse
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
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Float Pool Registered Nurse
- Centerpoint Health - Georgetown
- Georgetown, KY
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Float Pool RN
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
- Somerset, KY
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Float Pool RN
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
- Somerset, KY
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Kentucky Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$42.04/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Kentucky is $42.04 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $47.10.
Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Kentucky Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, August 11th 2026, Vivian has 7 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,036 per hour on average, and up to $2,275 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Acute Care Nurse?
Where can I learn more about working as a Acute Care Nurse?
Take a look at Vivian's Acute Care Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
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