Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,082/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Kentucky is $2,082 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,131.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 1,892 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,082/week
Kentucky
2% lower than the US average.
$2,131/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Ashland, Kentucky pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,454 per week, followed by Pikeville, Kentucky ($2,412) and Louisville, Kentucky ($2,293). Paducah, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,082 per week — Ashland, Kentucky pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland, Kentucky | $2,454 | $3,009 |
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,412 | $2,908 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,293 | $3,552 |
| Henderson, Kentucky | $2,193 | $3,269 |
| Florence, Kentucky | $2,130 | $2,348 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,118 | $3,900 |
| Edgewood, Kentucky | $2,117 | $2,401 |
| Somerset, Kentucky | $2,105 | $2,190 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,188 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,161) and Pennsylvania ($2,134). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,619. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,082 per week — Ohio pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2,188 | $3,619 |
| West Virginia | $2,161 | $3,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,134 | $3,491 |
| Virginia | $2,120 | $3,230 |
| Maryland | $2,048 | $3,187 |
| North Carolina | $1,992 | $3,315 |
| Georgia | $1,971 | $3,310 |
| South Carolina | $1,971 | $3,400 |
| Tennessee | $1,915 | $3,326 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Halcyon Nurse Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,010 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($3,000) and Carenest Health Services ($2,974). Refined Medical Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,267. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,082 per week — Halcyon Nurse Staffing pays 45% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Nurse Staffing | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| RadHealth+ | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Carenest Health Services | $2,974 | $2,974 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Pikeville Health | $2,908 | $2,908 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,897 | $2,897 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,875 | $3,267 |
| ProKatchers | $2,803 | $2,803 |
| Sage Group Healthcare | $2,787 | $2,858 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Medical-Surgical RN
- Henderson, Kentucky
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Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
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UP TO $2,908/wk
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- Mayfield, Kentucky
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 16 others
UP TO $2,131/wk
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- Mayfield, Kentucky
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center
- THP Healthcare Staffing and 11 others
UP TO $2,058/wk
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UP TO $2,190/wk
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