Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,885/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $1,885 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,103.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 55 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,885/week
Kentucky
12% lower than the US average.
$2,103/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Lexington, Kentucky pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $1,973 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($1,826). Lexington, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,128. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,885 per week — Lexington, Kentucky pays 5% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Kentucky | $1,973 | $2,128 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,826 | $2,056 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,082) and Georgia ($2,075). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,014. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,885 per week — Missouri pays 14% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $2,150 | $2,700 |
| Illinois | $2,082 | $2,550 |
| Georgia | $2,075 | $2,217 |
| Virginia | $2,016 | $3,014 |
| Ohio | $1,980 | $2,610 |
| Alabama | $1,766 | $2,071 |
| Arkansas | $1,694 | $1,933 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,436 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,153) and ADN Healthcare ($2,108). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $1,885 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 29% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,436 | $2,436 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,153 | $2,153 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,108 | $2,173 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,101 | $2,101 |
| LifePoint | $2,056 | $2,056 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,034 | $2,036 |
| Care Career | $1,971 | $2,128 |
| HCS 247 | $1,951 | $1,951 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,937 | $2,032 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $1,904 | $1,904 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Owensboro, KY
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,436/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Murray, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,336/week
Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,259/week
Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,259/week
Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Radcliff, KY
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,173/week
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