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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Frankfort, KY
$42+/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
- Owensboro, KY
$23-42/hour
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bardstown, KY
$21-42/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bardstown, KY
$21-42/hour
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- La Grange, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Lyndon, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Shively, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- West Buechel, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Shelbyville, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Audubon Park, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Louisville, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- La Grange, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Lyndon, KY
$23-39/hour
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital
- Henderson, KY
$24-39/hour
Posted 4 days ago
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Kentucky Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$43.92/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $43.92 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Kentucky Nursing Jobs FAQs
What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Kentucky?
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?
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, November 12th 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?
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, November 12th 2026, Vivian has 135 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, November 12th 2026, Vivian has 4,652 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,254 per hour on average, and up to $3,696 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Is Kentucky a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?
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?
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?
How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Kentucky?
Nursing license needs to be renewed every year.
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