Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,288/week
The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,288 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,231.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,288/week
Kentucky
3% higher than the US average.
$2,231/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 $2,453 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($2,322) 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 $2,288 per week — Pikeville, Kentucky pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,453 | $2,688 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,322 | $3,246 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $1,387 | $1,387 |
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,501 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,448) and Missouri ($2,301). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,288 per week — Illinois pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,501 | $3,900 |
| Alabama | $2,448 | $3,250 |
| Missouri | $2,301 | $3,216 |
| Virginia | $2,300 | $3,360 |
| Georgia | $2,282 | $3,021 |
| Ohio | $2,264 | $3,215 |
| Tennessee | $2,165 | $2,605 |
| Arkansas | $2,104 | $2,609 |
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 The Good Life MedStaff ($2,876) and GHR Healthcare - Travel Division ($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 $2,288 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays 37% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,126 | $3,246 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,876 | $2,876 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,688 | $2,688 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,688 | $2,688 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,685 | $2,685 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,422 | $2,422 |
| American Traveler | $2,408 | $2,564 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,352 | $2,688 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,255 | $2,255 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,224 | $2,224 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Jobs
Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- GHR Healthcare and 2 others
UP TO $2,688/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
- Paducah, KY
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,006/week
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
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Kentucky
Be the first to know about new jobs for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
