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View job details for RN Critical Care Unit (CCU)
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Critical Care Unit (CCU)

  • Somerset, Kentucky
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 15 others

$1,733-2,185/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • HealthSouth Lakeview Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Kentucky
  • Coast Medical Service and 1 other

$2,002-2,182/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Jewish Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 1 other

$2,083-2,165/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse

  • Pikeville, Kentucky
  • Pikeville Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

$1,910-2,676/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 14 others

$1,808-2,218/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 9 others

$1,808-2,125/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 1 other

$2,086-2,123/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PACU Registered Nurse
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 17 others

$1,586-2,120/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other

$2,000-2,112/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
16 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 15 others

$1,537-2,112/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • The Medical Center
  • LanceSoft

$2,074/week

Nights
3x12
View job details for PCU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other

$2,062-2,070/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Medical-Surgical RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical RN

  • Somerset, Kentucky
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 11 others

$1,647-2,065/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

  • Maysville, Kentucky
  • Meadowview Regional Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 20 others

$1,649-2,121/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 17 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med-Surg/Psychiatry Registered Nurse
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med-Surg/Psychiatry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

$1,842-2,032/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 30 others

$1,524-1,984/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for PCU Registered Nurse
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 16 others

$1,524-2,271/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 20 others

$1,460-1,914/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Rehab RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Rehab RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Frazier Rehab Institute
  • GLC On-The-Go

$1,822/week

3x12
View job details for Emergency Dept RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Dept RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • University of Louisville Hospital
  • TNAA TotalMed RN

$1,744/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,085/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,085 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,154.

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on 2,304 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 (241 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (73 jobs), and LanceSoft (68 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 (82 jobs), Pikeville Medical Center (54 jobs), and Baptist Health Lexington (49 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 2 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $53 per hour.

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?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 33 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, and up to $58 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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