Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Covington, KY

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,077/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Covington, KY is $2,077 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 1,768 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Covington, KY compared to State and National Averages

$2,077/week

Covington, KY

6% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Covington Compare to Other Cities

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Lexington, Kentucky

$2,149/week

This is 7% lower than the Covington average of $2,305.

Louisville, Kentucky

$2,280/week

This is 1% lower than the Covington average of $2,305.

Indianapolis, Indiana

$2,192/week

This is 5% lower than the Covington average of $2,305.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,538 per week, followed by Pikeville, Kentucky ($2,526) and Louisville, Kentucky ($2,302). Louisville, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,668. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,077 per week — Ashland, Kentucky pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ashland, Kentucky$2,538$3,009
Pikeville, Kentucky$2,526$3,010
Louisville, Kentucky$2,302$3,668
Henderson, Kentucky$2,221$3,269
Edgewood, Kentucky$2,124$2,401
Paducah, Kentucky$2,120$2,812
Florence, Kentucky$2,115$2,348
Richmond, Kentucky$2,094$2,311

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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