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View job details for RN - Med Surg
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN - Med Surg

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 3 others

$1,915-2,214/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 200 E Chestnut St
  • Epic Travel Staffing and 11 others

$1,947-2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 57 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Pediatric Med/Surg Telemetry RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Pediatric Med/Surg Telemetry RN

  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • Hardin Memorial Hospital
  • CrossMed and 11 others

$1,897-2,203/week

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

Interventional Radiology PACU Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Prime Staffing and 10 others

$1,770-2,197/week

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

IR PACU Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Prime Staffing and 10 others

$1,770-2,197/week

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

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 4 others

$1,999-2,301/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel ICU Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel ICU Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 4 others

$1,882-2,195/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 6 others

$1,882-2,301/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med-Surg Rehabilitation RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med-Surg Rehabilitation RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Frazier Rehab Institute
  • CrossMed and 16 others

$1,786-2,155/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse – Neuro Rehabilitation
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Neuro Rehabilitation

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Frazier Rehab Institute
  • HCS 247 Travel and 4 others

$1,831-2,155/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 1 Audubon Plaza Drive
  • Uniti Med and 10 others

$1,784-2,151/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 57 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for IR PACU Registered Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

IR PACU Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Prime Staffing and 10 others

$1,712-2,130/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 39 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Medical-Surgical RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Medical-Surgical RN

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • CrossMed and 10 others

$1,670-2,121/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
  • Medical Solutions

$2,120/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Surgical Operating Room RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Surgical Operating Room RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
  • Epic Travel Staffing and 11 others

$1,917-2,148/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Trauma RN / Telemetry
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Trauma RN / Telemetry

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • University of Louisville Hospital
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing

$2,074/week

Days
4x9
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Emergency Department RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

  • Maysville, Kentucky
  • Meadowview Regional Medical Center
  • LifePoint and 4 others

$1,929-2,074/week

Evenings
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • Epic Travel Staffing and 7 others

$1,700-2,074/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 5 others

$1,881-2,074/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
 Verified
View job details for Interventional Radiology PACU Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology PACU Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 4 others

$1,919-2,016/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,072/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,072 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,152.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 2,087 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 (121 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (75 jobs), and Host Healthcare (59 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 (132 jobs), Pikeville Medical Center (125 jobs), and Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (92 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 29th 2025, Vivian has 1 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $50 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 29th 2025, Vivian has 16 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 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 Monday, December 29th 2025, Vivian has 52 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, and up to $74 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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