Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,503/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Kentucky is $2,503 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,357.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 126 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,503/week

Kentucky

6% higher than the US average.

$2,357/week

United States

Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Elizabethtown, Kentucky pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,511 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,078). Lexington, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,057. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,503 per week, roughly in line with Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Elizabethtown, Kentucky$2,511$2,626
Lexington, Kentucky$2,078$3,057
How does the pay for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,646 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,377) and Ohio ($2,365). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,040. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,503 per week — Illinois pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,646$4,040
Missouri$2,377$3,603
Ohio$2,365$3,503
West Virginia$2,290$3,080
Virginia$2,239$3,678
Alabama$2,207$2,931
North Carolina$2,135$3,823
Tennessee$1,934$2,842
Georgia$1,922$2,489
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Access Healthcare pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $4,493 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($4,267) and Focus Staff ($3,609). Anders Group has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,503 per week — Access Healthcare pays 79% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Access Healthcare$4,493$4,493
Assured Nursing$4,267$4,267
Focus Staff$3,609$3,830
Triage Staffing$3,443$4,101
Jackson Nurse Professionals$3,201$4,113
Genie Healthcare$3,187$4,282
LeaderStat$3,057$3,057
Anders Group$2,980$4,551
Host Healthcare$2,969$4,280
American Traveler$2,865$4,194

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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