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7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Highlands Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,882-2,301/week

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

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Highlands Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 7 others

$1,882-2,301/week

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

ICU Registered Nurse

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

$1,882-2,301/week

Nights
3x12
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

  • Hyden, Kentucky
  • Mary Breckenridge Hospital
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Interventional Radiology PACU RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology PACU RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 12 others

$1,770-2,184/week

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

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 11 others

$1,786-2,184/week

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

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

  • Harlan, Kentucky
  • Harlan ARH Hospital
  • Host Healthcare and 7 others

$1,882-2,301/week

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

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Paintsville, Kentucky
  • Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,882-2,301/week

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

Stepdown PCU RN

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 3 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Behavioral Health House Nurse Coordinator
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health House Nurse Coordinator

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 3 others

$1,759-2,083/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 hours ago
View job details for Med Surg Registered Nurse
40 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Registered Nurse

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 39 others

$1,524-2,074/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Psychiatric RN - Adolescent Behavioral Health
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Psychiatric RN - Adolescent Behavioral Health

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Our Lady of Peace
  • Revolution Healthcare Services and 11 others

$1,712-2,018/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

$2,001/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Travel RN - Operating Room
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel RN - Operating Room

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Jewish Hospital
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing

$1,992/week

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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 17 others

$1,449-1,930/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours 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 Healthcare - 200 E Chestnut St
  • Host Healthcare and 17 others

$1,586-1,918/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PACU Registered Nurse
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Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 4001 Dutchmans Ln
  • Host Healthcare and 17 others

$1,586-1,918/week

Rotating
3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Aequor Healthcare and 21 others

$1,449-1,914/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

  • Pikeville, KY
  • Pikeville Health
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$3,607/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

  • Pikeville, KY
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$3,378/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
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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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