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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Paducah, KY
- Stability Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,434/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Prestonsburg, KY
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$2,434/week
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Hazard, KY
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$2,434/week
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Pikeville, KY
- Concentric Healthcare Staffing
- 5x8 hrs
$2,431/week
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for LTACH ICU RN
Travel Contract
LTACH ICU RN
- Hazard, KY
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,430/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- PADUCAH, KY
- AMN Healthcare Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,428/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Louisville, KY
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,427/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Louisville, KY
- Access Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,419/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN
- Louisville, KY
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,419/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Lexington, KY
- LeaderStat
- 3x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,418/week
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
Verified
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Louisville, KY
- Voca Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,416/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
Verified
View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
CVOR Registered Nurse
- Paducah, KY
- Triage Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,411/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Louisville, KY
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,408/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
- Louisville, KY
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,406/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,406/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- Owensboro, KY
- SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,406/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- Richmond, KY
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,404/week
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- La Grange, KY
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,404/week
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
- Richmond, KY
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,404/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- Louisville, KY
- SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,403/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary
$2,078/week
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,078 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,165.
Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 2,200 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs
What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky?
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 (223 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (79 jobs), and LanceSoft (67 jobs).
What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Kentucky?
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?
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 (99 jobs), Pikeville Medical Center (60 jobs), and Baptist Health Lexington (52 jobs).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 8 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $42 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $53 per hour.
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 16 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average and up to $59 per hour for the highest-paying role.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 43 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $47 per hour on average, and up to $58 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Is Kentucky a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?
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?
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?
How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Kentucky?
Nursing license needs to be renewed every year.
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