Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,825/week
The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Kentucky is $2,825 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,443.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,825/week
Kentucky
14% higher than the US average.
$2,443/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?
Only Lexington, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $2,825 per week. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,825 per week, roughly in line with Lexington, Kentucky.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,825 | $2,825 |
How does the pay for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,462 per week, followed by South Carolina ($2,299) and Ohio ($2,123). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,218. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,825 per week — Virginia pays 13% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $2,462 | $3,218 |
| South Carolina | $2,299 | $2,299 |
| Ohio | $2,123 | $2,341 |
| North Carolina | $2,111 | $2,700 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Nightingale Nurses reports pay data for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $2,825 per week. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,825 per week, roughly in line with Nightingale Nurses.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,825 | $2,825 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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CVICU RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
- CrossMed and 6 others
UP TO $2,927/wk
CVICU RN
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 10 others
UP TO $2,608/wk
Estimated pay packageCVICU RN
- Lexington, KY
- American Traveler
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,927/week
CVICU RN
- Lexington, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 4x12 hrs
$2,856/week
CVICU RN
- Lexington, KY
- Nightingale Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,825/week
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