Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,326/week
The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $2,326 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,278.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,326/week
Kentucky
2% higher than the US average.
$2,278/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?
Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,499 per week, followed by Henderson, Kentucky ($2,218). Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,816. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,326 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,499 | $2,816 |
| Henderson, Kentucky | $2,218 | $2,218 |
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,617 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,501) and Alabama ($2,442). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,451. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,326 per week — West Virginia pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,617 | $3,451 |
| Illinois | $2,501 | $2,947 |
| Alabama | $2,442 | $3,170 |
| Ohio | $2,318 | $3,347 |
| Virginia | $2,188 | $3,044 |
| Tennessee | $2,153 | $2,819 |
| North Carolina | $2,113 | $3,122 |
| Georgia | $1,935 | $2,515 |
| South Carolina | $1,880 | $3,022 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
American Traveler pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,499 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel Division ($2,307) and GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,307). American Traveler also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,816. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,326 per week — American Traveler pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| American Traveler | $2,499 | $2,816 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,307 | $2,688 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,307 | $2,688 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,307 | $2,688 |
| Anders Group | $2,175 | $2,175 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,074 | $2,074 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,030 | $2,030 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,793 | $1,793 |
Last updated on November 10, 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
PCU RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Voca Healthcare and 19 others
UP TO $2,074/wk
PCU/Step-down RN
- Louisville, KY
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,742/week
PCU/Step-down RN
- Louisville, KY
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,690/week
Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, KY
- GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
- 4x12 hrs
$2,688/week
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