Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,138/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Kentucky is $2,138 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,252.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 852 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,138/week

Kentucky

5% lower than the US average.

$2,252/week

United States

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

Lexington, Kentucky pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,489 per week, followed by Somerset, Kentucky ($2,241) and Georgetown, Kentucky ($2,220). Lexington, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,200. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,138 per week — Lexington, Kentucky pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lexington, Kentucky$2,489$3,200
Somerset, Kentucky$2,241$2,241
Georgetown, Kentucky$2,220$2,494
Paducah, Kentucky$2,211$2,508
Elizabethtown, Kentucky$2,190$2,474
Richmond, Kentucky$2,183$2,444
How does the pay for Travel Emergency Department Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,351 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,185) and Alabama ($2,183). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,907. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,138 per week — Illinois pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,351$3,907
Virginia$2,185$3,635
Alabama$2,183$3,557
West Virginia$2,092$3,274
North Carolina$2,065$3,660
Ohio$2,054$3,283
Georgia$2,030$3,351
South Carolina$1,946$3,045
Tennessee$1,929$3,390
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $3,700 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,493) and Prodware Solutions LLC ($2,488). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,138 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 73% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 4$3,700$3,700
Vibra Travels$2,493$2,730
Prodware Solutions LLC$2,488$2,488
PeopleMed a division of All About People$2,485$2,509
AG Globe Services$2,484$2,484
ADN Healthcare$2,463$2,970
Talent4Health$2,392$2,393
Seven Healthcare$2,384$2,950
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,371$2,424
Pluto Healthcare$2,335$2,981

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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