Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,932/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $1,932 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,055.
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,932/week
Kentucky
6% lower than the US average.
$2,055/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset, Kentucky | $1,944 | $2,056 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,866 | $2,100 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,138 | $2,520 |
| Illinois | $2,057 | $2,736 |
| Virginia | $2,053 | $3,014 |
| Ohio | $1,884 | $2,400 |
| Alabama | $1,838 | $2,326 |
| Tennessee | $1,819 | $2,038 |
| North Carolina | $1,752 | $2,550 |
| Georgia | $1,716 | $2,036 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,465 | $2,856 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,091 | $2,443 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | $2,065 | $2,065 |
| Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health | $2,055 | $2,055 |
| LifePoint | $2,055 | $2,056 |
| HCS 247 | $1,983 | $1,983 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,953 | $2,036 |
| Care Career | $1,938 | $1,988 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,923 | $1,925 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Owensboro, KY
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 4x12 hrs
$2,856/week
Posted 9 days ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,259/week
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Louisville, KY
- Seven Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,100/week
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Travel Contract
Behavioral Health RN
- Somerset, KY
- LifePoint
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,056/week
Posted 13 days ago
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Travel Contract
Behavioral Health RN
- Somerset, KY
- LifePoint
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,054/week
Posted 13 days ago
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