Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$2,116/week
The average salary for a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Kentucky is $2,116 per week. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,116/week
Kentucky
This is equal to the US average
$2,106/week
United States
Average Travel Behavioral Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses?
Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,411 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,009). Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,608. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,116 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 14% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,411 | $2,608 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,009 | $2,091 |
How does the pay for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,043 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,019) and Ohio ($1,940). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,608. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,116 per week — West Virginia pays 3% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,043 | $2,278 |
| Illinois | $2,019 | $2,147 |
| Ohio | $1,940 | $2,408 |
| Virginia | $1,935 | $2,603 |
| Georgia | $1,899 | $2,229 |
| North Carolina | $1,826 | $2,608 |
| Alabama | $1,819 | $1,980 |
| Tennessee | $1,756 | $2,144 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Prime Staffing pays Travel Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,654 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($2,434) and Care Career ($2,275). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Behavioral Health Nurses is $2,116 per week — Prime Staffing pays 25% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $2,654 | $2,654 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| Care Career | $2,275 | $2,580 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,274 | $2,515 |
| Horizon Health | $2,259 | $2,259 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,225 | $2,608 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,215 | $2,506 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,112 | $2,466 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,105 | $2,115 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Harlan, Kentucky
- Harlan ARH Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,654/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Harlan, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 4x12 hrs
$2,654/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Louisville, KY
- Lucid Staffing Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,608/week
Psychiatric RN
- Louisville, KY
- Care Career
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,580/week
Psychiatric RN
- Louisville, KY
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,515/week
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