How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Kentucky?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, August 14th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,198 but can pay up to $3,700 per week.

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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for PACU RN

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Travel Contract

PACU RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Hospital
PeopleMed a division of All About People and 18 others

UP TO $2,420/wk

Nights

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View job details for Telemetry RN

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Telemetry RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
BHS Workforce and 23 others

UP TO $2,390/wk

Flexible

3x12

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View job details for Mother/Baby RN

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Mother/Baby RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
Anders Group and 18 others

UP TO $2,376/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN

13 agencies can help you get this contract

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Med Surg Telemetry RN

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
ADN Healthcare and 12 others

UP TO $2,373/wk

Evenings

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry RN

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Telemetry RN

Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Hospital
BHS Workforce and 8 others

UP TO $2,358/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Rehab RN

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Rehab RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,362/wk

3x12

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View job details for SICU RN

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SICU RN

Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Triage Staffing and 12 others

UP TO $2,326/wk

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

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ER RN

Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
CrossMed and 11 others

UP TO $2,326/wk

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Neuro ICU RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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Medical-Surgical Neuro ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External and 1 other

UP TO $2,270/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
American Traveler and 25 others

UP TO $2,269/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Neuro ICU RN

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Neuro ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,259/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
TalentBurst, Inc and 29 others

UP TO $2,246/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Lebanon, Kentucky
Spring View Hospital
Uniti Med and 23 others

UP TO $2,235/wk

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER RN

Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,210/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Neuro ICU RN

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Travel Contract

Neuro ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Treva Workforce

UP TO $2,196/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Neuro ICU RN

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Travel Contract

Neuro ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Treva Workforce and 5 others

UP TO $2,196/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Step Down RN

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Step Down RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Malone Healthcare - Nursing

UP TO $2,192/wk

Days

3x12

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Posted 16 hours ago

View job details for Telemetry RN

14 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Lexington, Kentucky
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
Medical Solutions and 13 others

UP TO $2,189/wk

3x12

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View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse

Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Malone Healthcare - Nursing

UP TO $2,165/wk

Nights

3x12

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Posted 13 hours ago

View job details for Behavioral Health RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
GLC On-The-Go and 5 others

UP TO $2,161/wk

3x12

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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,150/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,150 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,188.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on 3,871 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 (333 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (143 jobs), and Trustaff (101 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 Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (152 jobs), Norton Hospital (96 jobs), and Frankfort Regional Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 86 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $42 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 Friday, August 14th 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 Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 68 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 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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