Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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