Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,973/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lexington, KY is $1,973 per week. This is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of $2,103.
Last updated on April 16, 2026. Based on 158 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$1,973/week
Lexington, KY
9% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
Kentucky
2% lower than the US average.
$2,152/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Louisville, Kentucky
$2,061/week
This is 3% lower than the Lexington average of $2,121.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$2,021/week
This is 5% lower than the Lexington average of $2,121.
Lafayette, Indiana
$2,118/week
This is equal to the Lexington average
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,420 | $2,986 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,220 | $2,888 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,219 | $3,084 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lexington?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LeaderStat | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,155 | $2,214 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,125 | $2,125 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,123 | $2,123 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,042 | $2,178 |
| American Traveler | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,037 | $2,037 |
| Focus Staff | $2,019 | $2,019 |
| Trustaff | $2,010 | $2,010 |
Last updated on April 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PCU/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
- American Traveler and 1 other
$2,220-2,236/week
PCU/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Lexington, KY
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,236/week
PCU/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Lexington, KY
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,220/week
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Lexington, KY
- PRN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,123/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Lexington, KY
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,010/week
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