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View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 12 others

$2,101-3,023/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 7 others

$1,932-2,888/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 8 others

$1,957-2,888/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

$2,440-2,862/week

Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse

  • Pikeville, Kentucky
  • Pikeville Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others

$1,910-2,824/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 11 others

$1,867-2,814/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 13 others

$1,882-2,814/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

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

$1,886-2,799/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Operating Room RN First Assist
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Operating Room RN First Assist

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 11 others

$1,882-2,766/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 4 others

$2,181-2,723/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$2,012-2,675/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 10 others

$2,161-2,639/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN
34 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 33 others

$2,040-2,628/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Outpatient Surgery RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Outpatient Surgery RN

  • Morehead, Kentucky
  • Saint Claire Regional Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

$2,108-2,592/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 10 others

$1,972-2,577/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for LTAC Registered Nurse
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

LTAC Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 5 others

$2,060-2,577/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 18 others

$1,981-2,508/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for IR PACU Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IR PACU Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$1,770-2,415/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 19 others

$1,907-2,382/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • THP Healthcare Staffing and 4 others

$2,042-2,574/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,118/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,118 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 2,666 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 (125 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (106 jobs), and LanceSoft (71 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 TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital (178 jobs), Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (120 jobs), and Jackson Purchase Medical Center (65 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 3 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $41 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $45 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 13 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 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 Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 43 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, and up to $63 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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