Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$2,028/week
The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Kentucky is $2,028 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,176.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 712 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,028/week
Kentucky
7% lower than the US average.
$2,176/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
Richmond, Kentucky pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,166 per week, followed by Lexington, Kentucky ($2,149) and Hopkinsville, Kentucky ($2,121). Lexington, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,077. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,028 per week — Richmond, Kentucky pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, Kentucky | $2,166 | $2,720 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,149 | $3,077 |
| Hopkinsville, Kentucky | $2,121 | $2,719 |
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky | $2,117 | $2,720 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,087 | $2,245 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,057 | $3,020 |
| Somerset, Kentucky | $1,983 | $2,312 |
How does the pay for Travel Emergency Department Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,310 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,153) and Virginia ($2,089). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,028 per week — Illinois pays 14% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,310 | $3,711 |
| Missouri | $2,153 | $3,396 |
| Virginia | $2,089 | $3,500 |
| Alabama | $2,061 | $3,088 |
| Ohio | $1,985 | $4,800 |
| Georgia | $1,924 | $3,135 |
| Tennessee | $1,881 | $3,738 |
| Mississippi | $1,745 | $2,113 |
| Arkansas | $1,740 | $2,635 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,573 per week, followed by PeopleMed a division of All About People ($2,418) and LeaderStat ($2,371). ADN Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,077. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,028 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,573 | $3,077 |
| PeopleMed a division of All About People | $2,418 | $2,418 |
| LeaderStat | $2,371 | $3,057 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,362 | $2,362 |
| LanceSoft | $2,343 | $2,700 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,317 | $2,317 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,255 | $2,255 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,248 | $2,248 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Emergency Department RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 15 others
UP TO $3,077/wk
Emergency Room RN
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- Jennie Stuart Medical Center
- FlexCare Nursing and 1 other
UP TO $2,719/wk
Emergency Room RN
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- Jennie Stuart Medical Center
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 7 others
UP TO $2,434/wk
Emergency Room RN
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
- Jennie Stuart Medical Center
- Premier Medical Staffing Services
UP TO $2,357/wk
Emergency Department RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 13 others
UP TO $2,245/wk
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