Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,133/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Kentucky is $2,133 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,280.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 47 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$2,133/week

Kentucky

7% lower than the US average.

$2,280/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

Somerset, Kentucky pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,224 per week, followed by Frankfort, Kentucky ($2,127). Somerset, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,471. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,133 per week — Somerset, Kentucky pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Somerset, Kentucky$2,224$2,471
Frankfort, Kentucky$2,127$2,340
How does the pay for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,439 per week, followed by South Carolina ($2,331) and Ohio ($2,283). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,694. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,133 per week — Illinois pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,439$3,360
South Carolina$2,331$3,100
Ohio$2,283$3,694
Virginia$2,274$3,360
Tennessee$2,019$3,017
North Carolina$1,929$2,874
Georgia$1,890$2,548
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,461 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,387) and Seven Healthcare ($2,325). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,471. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,133 per week — Vibra Travels pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,461$2,461
Wise Medical Staffing$2,387$2,387
Seven Healthcare$2,325$2,325
Binding Minds$2,308$2,308
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,292$2,471
Care Career$2,235$2,235
GHG Healthcare$2,213$2,213
Noor Inc.$2,213$2,213
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,204$2,204
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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