Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,351/week
The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,351 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,230.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,351/week
Kentucky
5% higher than the US average.
$2,230/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?
Pikeville, Kentucky pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($2,482) and Hazard, Kentucky ($1,387). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,246. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,351 per week — Pikeville, Kentucky pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,520 | $2,688 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,482 | $3,246 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $1,387 | $1,387 |
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,474 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,428) and Georgia ($2,239). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,360. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,351 per week — Virginia pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $2,474 | $3,360 |
| Ohio | $2,428 | $3,215 |
| Georgia | $2,239 | $3,021 |
| West Virginia | $2,201 | $2,570 |
| Tennessee | $2,198 | $2,605 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,175 | $2,400 |
| South Carolina | $2,139 | $2,883 |
| Maryland | $2,002 | $2,293 |
| North Carolina | $1,953 | $2,697 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,126 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel Division ($2,688) and GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,688). Prime Time Healthcare Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,246. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,351 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,126 | $3,246 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,688 | $2,688 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,688 | $2,688 |
| American Traveler | $2,564 | $2,564 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,352 | $2,688 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,224 | $2,224 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,179 | $2,179 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,101 | $2,101 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- GHR Healthcare and 2 others
UP TO $2,688/wk
Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, KY
- GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
- 4x12 hrs
$2,688/week
Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, KY
- GHR Healthcare - Travel
- 4x12 hrs
$2,688/week
Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, KY
- GHR Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs
$2,688/week
Telemetry RN
- Louisville, KY
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,564/week
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