How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Kentucky?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, October 17th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,185 but can pay up to $3,740 per week.

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View job details for L&D RN

26 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

L&D RN

Lebanon, Kentucky
Spring View Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 25 others

UP TO $2,387/wk

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3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

19 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 18 others

UP TO $2,371/wk

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3x12

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Posted 9 days ago

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

14 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
Care Team Solutions and 13 others

UP TO $2,309/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

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Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 913 North Dixie Avenue
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 10 others

UP TO $2,309/wk

Nights

3x12

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Posted 16 hours ago

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View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 4 others

UP TO $2,306/wk

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 2 others

UP TO $2,397/wk

Nights

3x12

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Posted 16 hours ago

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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
Premier Medical Staffing Services and 11 others

UP TO $2,397/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

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Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
Care Team Solutions and 7 others

UP TO $2,286/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,268/wk

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,281/wk

Nights

3x12

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Posted 16 hours ago

View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

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

UP TO $2,261/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Emergency Dept RN

27 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Dept RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Meda Health and 26 others

UP TO $2,331/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Mother Baby RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Mother Baby RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1700 Nicholasville Road
PRIDE Health and 5 others

UP TO $2,239/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Mother Baby RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Mother Baby RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1700 Nicholasville Road
PRIDE Health and 7 others

UP TO $2,239/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for PCU RN

23 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PCU RN

Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
AHS Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $2,239/wk

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 22 hours ago

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View job details for Telemetry RN

31 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Bowling Green, Kentucky
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 30 others

UP TO $2,239/wk

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Neuro ICU RN

27 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Neuro ICU RN

Somerset, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Meda Health and 26 others

UP TO $2,374/wk

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Med Surg/Tele RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Tele RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1700 Nicholasville Road
Host Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,236/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 16 hours ago

View job details for Med Surg / Tele RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Tele RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 3 others

UP TO $2,236/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
ADN Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,291/wk

Nights

3x12

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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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