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View job details for Operating Room RN
Travel Contract

Operating Room RN

  • Louisville, KY
  • PRN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,359/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Charge Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Charge Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

  • Louisville, KY
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Charge Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Charge Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

  • Louisville, KY
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse

  • Louisville, KY
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OB/GYN

  • Maysville, KY
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,185/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Paducah, KY
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,184/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Paducah, KY
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,184/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Somerset, KY
  • Medical Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,184/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Step Down RN
Travel Contract

Step Down RN

  • Hazard, KY
  • Prime Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,184/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

  • Edgewood, KY
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,183/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,183/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,183/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Tele RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Tele RN

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,183/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

  • Lexington, KY
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,183/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

  • Frankfort, KY
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,182/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Somerset, KY
  • LifePoint
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,182/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Frankfort, KY
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
  • 3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,182/week

Evenings
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,141/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,141 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,231.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 6,264 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 (317 jobs), TotalMed RN (197 jobs), and Trustaff (175 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 (337 jobs), Norton Hospital (231 jobs), and Hardin Memorial Hospital (208 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, October 21st 2026, Vivian has 72 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $46 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 Wednesday, October 21st 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 Wednesday, October 21st 2026, Vivian has 140 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 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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