Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$2,112/week

The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Kentucky is $2,112 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,140.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 1,962 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,112/week

Kentucky

1% lower than the US average.

$2,140/week

United States

Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,578 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($2,305) and Edgewood, Kentucky ($2,171). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,532. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,112 per week — Ashland, Kentucky pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ashland, Kentucky$2,578$3,009
Louisville, Kentucky$2,305$3,532
Edgewood, Kentucky$2,171$2,401
Henderson, Kentucky$2,165$3,211
Lexington, Kentucky$2,141$2,990
Florence, Kentucky$2,104$2,348
How does the pay for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $2,286 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,210) and West Virginia ($2,195). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,887. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,112 per week — Illinois pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,286$3,708
Missouri$2,210$3,499
West Virginia$2,195$3,522
Ohio$2,182$3,887
Virginia$2,097$3,448
Alabama$2,001$3,244
North Carolina$1,989$3,315
Georgia$1,948$3,201
Tennessee$1,916$3,152
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Prodware Solutions LLC pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,532 per week, followed by Bluebix Solutions ($3,035) and Pikeville Health ($2,908). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,112 per week — Prodware Solutions LLC pays 67% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prodware Solutions LLC$3,532$3,532
Bluebix Solutions$3,035$3,035
Pikeville Health$2,908$2,908
ProKatchers$2,827$2,851
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,814$2,814
GlobalPoint$2,800$2,800
Staffmax Healthcare$2,788$2,788
Sage Group Healthcare$2,787$2,858
ALOIS Healthcare$2,782$2,782
Refined Medical Staffing$2,759$2,807

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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