Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,150/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Kentucky is $2,150 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,294.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 31 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,150/week

Kentucky

7% lower than the US average.

$2,294/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,439 per week, followed by Richmond, Kentucky ($2,104) and Lexington, Kentucky ($2,103). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,150 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky$2,439$2,439
Richmond, Kentucky$2,104$2,104
Lexington, Kentucky$2,103$2,321
How does the pay for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,482 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,296) and Arkansas ($2,283). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,864. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,150 per week — Illinois pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,482$3,864
Virginia$2,296$2,968
Arkansas$2,283$3,140
Missouri$2,268$3,423
Ohio$2,264$3,025
Alabama$2,091$3,100
Georgia$2,052$3,033
Tennessee$1,871$2,520
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

AMN Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,634 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,633) and THP Healthcare Staffing ($2,592). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,150 per week — AMN Healthcare Nursing pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,634$2,634
Medical Solutions$2,633$2,633
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,592$2,592
Genie Healthcare$2,439$2,439
ADN Healthcare$2,417$2,417
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,397$2,397
Voca Healthcare$2,392$2,392
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,342$2,434
CrossMed$2,334$2,334
LeaderStat$2,321$2,321

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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