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View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 10 others

$1,964-2,392/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
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View job details for Operating Room RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Operating Room RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 4001 Dutchmans Ln
  • Aequor Healthcare and 14 others

$1,858-2,380/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Triage Staffing

$2,373/week

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

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Hardin Memorial Hospital
  • Aequor Healthcare and 29 others

$1,890-2,313/week

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

PCU Registered Nurse

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Hardin Memorial Hospital
  • Aequor Healthcare and 29 others

$1,890-2,313/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
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
  • Host Healthcare and 7 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for LTACH ICU RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

LTACH ICU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$2,036-2,454/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Progressive Care/Stepdown
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Progressive Care/Stepdown

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU/CCU RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU/CCU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Step-Down Unit
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Step-Down Unit

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 2 others

$2,146-2,281/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Baptist Health Lexington
  • PRN Healthcare and 9 others

$2,004-2,281/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Rehab RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Rehab RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,396-2,245/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 200 E Chestnut St
  • Aequor Healthcare and 21 others

$1,907-2,229/week

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

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Baptist Health Louisville
  • CrossMed and 9 others

$1,920-2,229/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Oncology Chemo Certified RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Oncology Chemo Certified RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Baptist Health Louisville
  • PRN Healthcare and 5 others

$1,952-2,229/week

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

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

  • West Liberty, Kentucky
  • Morgan County ARH Hospital
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,961-2,393/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Acute Rehab/Med Surg RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Acute Rehab/Med Surg RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,907-2,332/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Department RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 30 others

$1,670-2,199/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN - Med Surg
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN - Med Surg

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

$1,838-2,199/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,052/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,052 per week. This is 19% lower than the US average of $2,450.

Last updated on February 13, 2026. Based on 1 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 (288 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (69 jobs), and Trustaff (64 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 Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (115 jobs), Pikeville Medical Center (110 jobs), and Jackson Purchase Medical Center (74 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 8 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $55 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 18 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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 36 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $46 per hour on average, and up to $55 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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