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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Frankfort, KY

$21-42/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Frankfort, KY

$21-42/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington
  • Louisa, KY

$20-39/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview
  • Leitchfield, KY

$20-39/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Georgetown, KY

$21-39/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
  • North Middletown, KY

$21-39/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Versailles, KY

$21-39/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Winchester, KY

$21-39/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Lexington, KY

$21-39/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Henderson, KY

$24-39/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

  • Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Henderson, KY

$24-39/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview
  • Greensburg, KY

$21-38/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview
  • Campbellsville, KY

$21-38/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview
  • Vine Grove, KY

$23-38/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview
  • Radcliff, KY

$23-38/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview
  • Rineyville, KY

$23-38/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

  • HealthSouth Lakeview Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Kentucky
  • Elizabethtown, KY

$23-38/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Bowling Green, KY

$16-38/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate

  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Bowling Green, KY

$16-38/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Bowling Green, KY

$16-38/hour

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Kentucky Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$42.04/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $42.04 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $48.34.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Kentucky Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Kentucky?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Kentucky RN Licensing guide.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 12 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average and up to $54 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 68 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 2,471 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,179 per hour on average, and up to $3,700 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is Kentucky a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

Yes, Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in Kentucky cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in Kentucky varies from $125-$165.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Kentucky?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every year.

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