Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,233/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $2,233 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,146.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,233/week
Kentucky
4% higher than the US average.
$2,146/week
United States
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Only Louisville, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $2,389 per week. Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,515. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,233 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $2,389 | $2,515 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,208 per week, followed by Virginia ($1,908) and Ohio ($1,902). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,603. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,233 per week — Illinois pays 1% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,208 | $2,563 |
| Virginia | $1,908 | $2,603 |
| Ohio | $1,902 | $2,294 |
| North Carolina | $1,840 | $2,537 |
| Tennessee | $1,807 | $2,032 |
| South Carolina | $1,573 | $1,739 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Care Career pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,580 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($2,515) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($2,436). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,654. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,233 per week — Care Career pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,580 | $2,580 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,515 | $2,515 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,436 | $2,436 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,373 | $2,654 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,370 | $2,506 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,239 | $2,443 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,199 | $2,466 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,115 | $2,115 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,953 | $2,030 |
| HCS 247 | $1,951 | $1,951 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Prestonsburg, Kentucky
- Highlands Regional Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,654/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Harlan, Kentucky
- Harlan ARH Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 1 other
UP TO $2,654/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Harlan, Kentucky
- Harlan ARH Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,654/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Prestonsburg, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 4x12 hrs
$2,654/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Harlan, KY
- Prime Staffing
- 4x12 hrs
$2,654/week
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