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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Pikeville, Kentucky
  • Pikeville Medical Center
  • CrossMed

UP TO $2,451/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for ICU RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
  • TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for CV ICU RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

CV ICU RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • Meda Health and 14 others

UP TO $2,720/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
  • Meda Health and 18 others

UP TO $2,530/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,720/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Department RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

  • Paducah, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 2501 Kentucky Avenue
  • Meda Health and 9 others

UP TO $2,423/wk

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step Down Unit RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

  • Henderson, Kentucky
  • Methodist Hospital
  • AHS Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for OR RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
  • THP Healthcare Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $2,411/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • PRN Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,399/wk

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

ICU RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services and 3 others

UP TO $2,530/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services and 3 others

UP TO $2,377/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Henderson, Kentucky
  • Methodist Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,357/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • Meda Health and 1 other

UP TO $2,338/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Intensive Care Unit RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Intensive Care Unit RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
  • Meda Health and 7 others

UP TO $2,530/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for MS/Tele RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • THP Healthcare Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $2,392/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown / PCU RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown / PCU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,392/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown / PCU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown / PCU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,392/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ER RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 12 others

UP TO $2,321/wk

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

ER RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $2,321/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
29 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Maysville, Kentucky
  • Meadowview Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 28 others

UP TO $2,500/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,133/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,133 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,223.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 6,523 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 (355 jobs), TotalMed RN (204 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 (308 jobs), Hardin Memorial Hospital (244 jobs), and Norton Hospital (228 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 17th 2026, Vivian has 66 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $44 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 Saturday, October 17th 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 Saturday, October 17th 2026, Vivian has 131 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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