Average Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurse Salary

$1,904/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurse in Kentucky is $1,904 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,084.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,904/week

Kentucky

9% lower than the US average.

$2,084/week

United States

Average Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses?

Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses, averaging $1,934 per week. Bowling Green, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,122. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses is $1,904 per week — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky$1,934$2,122
How does the pay for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,171 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,143) and South Carolina ($2,122). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses is $1,904 per week — Illinois pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,171$3,100
Virginia$2,143$2,400
South Carolina$2,122$2,727
Alabama$2,015$2,261
West Virginia$2,008$2,479
Tennessee$1,987$2,204
North Carolina$1,982$2,247
Georgia$1,962$2,226
Ohio$1,959$3,097
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,134 per week, followed by Solomon Page ($2,122) and Premier Medical Staffing Services ($2,014). Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,158. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Long Term Acute Care Nurses is $1,904 per week — Vibra Travels pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,134$2,158
Solomon Page$2,122$2,122
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,014$2,019
Trustaff$2,013$2,041
Genie Healthcare$2,005$2,014
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,004$2,009
Pluto Healthcare$1,938$1,938
Focus Staff$1,873$1,879
TotalMed RN$1,832$1,839
Host Healthcare$1,815$1,820

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

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