How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Kentucky?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, August 14th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,198 but can pay up to $3,700 per week.

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Cath Lab RN

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1720 Nicholasville Road
PRIDE Health and 14 others

UP TO $3,648/wk

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View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse

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CVICU Registered Nurse

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $3,393/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Nurse

Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center
THP Healthcare Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $3,393/wk

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View job details for LTAC Registered Nurse

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LTAC Registered Nurse

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $3,356/wk

4x12

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View job details for LTAC ICU RN

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LTAC ICU RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $3,356/wk

4x12

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View job details for Step Down RN

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Step Down RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
AHS Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $3,210/wk

4x12

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Step Down RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $3,210/wk

4x12

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center
AHS Staffing and 12 others

UP TO $3,210/wk

4x12

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

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MS/Tele RN

Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 13 others

UP TO $3,210/wk

4x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $3,210/wk

4x12

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 4000 Kresge Way
Anders Group and 15 others

UP TO $3,078/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
Uniti Med and 24 others

UP TO $2,888/wk

Evenings

3x12

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View job details for Oncology Clinic Nurse

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Oncology Clinic Nurse

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 200 Cardinal Drive
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 9 others

UP TO $2,847/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
BHS Workforce and 10 others

UP TO $2,812/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for PCU RN

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PCU RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
Access Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $2,812/wk

Evenings

3x12

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PCU RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Hospital
PeopleMed a division of All About People and 14 others

UP TO $2,812/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for CVOR RN

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CVOR RN

Paducah, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 2501 Kentucky Avenue
Anders Group and 12 others

UP TO $2,806/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for L&D RN

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L&D RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 4000 Kresge Way
TNAA TotalMed RN and 14 others

UP TO $2,737/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for CCU RN

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CCU RN

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 4000 Kresge Way
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,736/wk

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,716/wk

Days

5x8

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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,150/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,150 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,188.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on 3,871 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky are Malone Healthcare - Nursing (333 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (143 jobs), and Trustaff (101 jobs).

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Kentucky?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Kentucky RN Licensing guide.

What hospitals in Kentucky currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky are Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (152 jobs), Norton Hospital (96 jobs), and Frankfort Regional Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 86 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $42 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $46 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 12 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average and up to $54 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 68 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $72 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is Kentucky a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

Yes, Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in Kentucky cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in Kentucky varies from $125-$165.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Kentucky?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every year.

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