Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$1,857/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Kentucky is $1,857 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,057.
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 63 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
$1,857/week
Kentucky
11% lower than the US average.
$2,057/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,829 | $2,036 |
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 | $2,135 | $2,182 |
| Maryland | $2,093 | $2,254 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,067 | $2,326 |
| Georgia | $1,971 | $2,250 |
| Virginia | $1,945 | $3,014 |
| North Carolina | $1,860 | $2,450 |
| Ohio | $1,829 | $2,247 |
| Tennessee | $1,774 | $2,029 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| HCS 247 Travel | $2,009 | $2,009 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,965 | $2,065 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,959 | $2,572 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $1,925 | $1,938 |
| Care Career | $1,921 | $1,931 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,905 | $1,913 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $1,856 | $1,857 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,848 | $1,852 |
| Focus Staff | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| TNAA TotalMed RN | $1,745 | $1,745 |
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
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Posted 9 days ago
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- Lexington, KY
- Horizon Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
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Posted 9 days ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Louisville, KY
- Supplemental Health Care
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,036/week
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Louisville, KY
- HCS 247 Travel
- 3x12 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$2,009/week
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Louisville, KY
- HCS 247 Travel
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,009/week
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