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View job details for Emergency Department RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Meda Health and 30 others

UP TO $2,112/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 11 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro ICU RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Neuro ICU RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 18 others

UP TO $2,110/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 30 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

  • Richmond, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 801 Eastern Bypass
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,107/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 16 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Dept RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Dept RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 30 others

UP TO $2,059/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Dept RN
30 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Dept RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Meda Health and 29 others

UP TO $2,059/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Somerset, Kentucky
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • THP Healthcare Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,190/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Somerset, Kentucky
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,058/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
26 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

  • Winchester, Kentucky
  • Centerpoint Health
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services and 25 others

UP TO $2,190/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 6 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

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

UP TO $2,223/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Dept RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Dept RN

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 13 others

UP TO $2,023/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN

  • Pikeville, Kentucky
  • Pikeville Medical Center
  • GHR Healthcare

UP TO $2,016/wk

3x12
View job details for Med Surg / Tele RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Tele RN

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
  • CoreMedical Group

UP TO $2,010/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 16 hours ago
View job details for Med Surg RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Somerset, Kentucky
  • Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,176/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Princeton, Kentucky
  • Caldwell Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 1 other

UP TO $1,987/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry RN
30 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 29 others

UP TO $1,933/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry RN
29 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions and 28 others

UP TO $1,917/wk

Days
3x12
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
32 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky
  • TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
  • Meda Health and 31 others

UP TO $1,881/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
 Verified
View job details for Home Health RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Home Health RN

  • London, Kentucky
  • VNA Health at Home
  • Titan Nurse Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $1,875/wk

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 30 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Department RN
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Meda Health and 27 others

UP TO $1,845/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Frankfort Regional Medical Center
  • Solomon Page and 16 others

UP TO $1,818/wk

Nights
3x12
 Verified
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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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