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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Neuro ICU RN

Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 23 others

UP TO $2,161/wk

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Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Pikeville, Kentucky
Pikeville Medical Center
Voca Healthcare

UP TO $2,155/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
GHR Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,137/wk

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Home Health RN

Edgewood, Kentucky
Crestview Hills
CoreMedical Group and 2 others

UP TO $2,134/wk

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Med Surg RN

Mayfield, Kentucky
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Meda Health and 24 others

UP TO $2,130/wk

Nights

3x12

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Neuro ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,128/wk

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 38 others

UP TO $2,110/wk

Nights

3x12

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NICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
GHR Healthcare - Travel and 18 others

UP TO $2,100/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Behavioral Health RN

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Behavioral Health RN

Lebanon, Kentucky
Spring View Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,038/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Emergency Department RN

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Emergency Department RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 20 others

UP TO $2,015/wk

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
TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $2,014/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

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Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Princeton, Kentucky
Caldwell Medical Center
American Traveler and 1 other

UP TO $2,002/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ED RN

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ED RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Meda Health and 5 others

UP TO $2,050/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
American Traveler and 23 others

UP TO $1,966/wk

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View job details for ER RN

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ER RN

Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN

UP TO $1,958/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Home Health RN

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Home Health RN

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
VNA Health at Home
American Traveler and 9 others

UP TO $1,900/wk

Days

5x8

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Home Health RN

London, Kentucky
VNA Health at Home
American Traveler and 9 others

UP TO $1,900/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Hospice RN

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Hospice RN

Bardstown, Kentucky
VNA Health at Home
American Traveler and 10 others

UP TO $1,900/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Telemetry RN

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Telemetry RN

Lexington, Kentucky
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $1,824/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health

UP TO $1,800/wk

5x8

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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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