Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,714/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Kentucky is $2,714 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,751.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,714/week

Kentucky

1% lower than the US average.

$2,751/week

United States

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

Louisville, Kentucky pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,723 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,702). Lexington, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,999. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,714 per week, roughly in line with Louisville, Kentucky.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky$2,723$2,926
Lexington, Kentucky$2,702$2,999
How does the pay for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,063 per week, followed by Illinois ($3,024) and Tennessee ($2,829). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,187. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,714 per week — West Virginia pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$3,063$3,505
Illinois$3,024$4,187
Tennessee$2,829$3,425
North Carolina$2,760$4,004
Ohio$2,700$3,182
Virginia$2,617$3,415
Georgia$2,515$3,649
South Carolina$2,495$2,909
Alabama$2,432$2,672
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

LeaderStat pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,999 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($2,937) and AHS Staffing ($2,915). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,714 per week — LeaderStat pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LeaderStat$2,999$2,999
Genie Healthcare$2,937$2,937
AHS Staffing$2,915$2,915
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,845$2,869
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,827$2,878
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,822$2,926
Trustaff$2,806$2,832
Prime Staffing$2,800$2,800
Host Healthcare$2,791$2,892
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,755$2,755

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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