Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,078/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,078 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,161.
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 2,356 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,078/week
Kentucky
4% lower than the US average.
$2,161/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florence, Kentucky | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,484 | $3,502 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | $2,473 | $3,406 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | $2,780 | $2,908 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,756 | $3,502 |
| CVOR | $2,511 | $2,821 |
| CCU - Coronary Care | $2,382 | $3,406 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,220 | $3,467 |
| Virginia | $2,196 | $3,846 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,178 | $3,808 |
| Ohio | $2,175 | $18,359 |
| Maryland | $2,158 | $8,231 |
| North Carolina | $1,966 | $4,071 |
| Georgia | $1,956 | $3,456 |
| Tennessee | $1,945 | $3,405 |
| South Carolina | $1,944 | $3,406 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,566 | $3,566 |
| United Staffing Solutions | $3,166 | $3,166 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,124 | $3,124 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,075 | $3,075 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,007 | $3,031 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $3,000 | $3,106 |
| Pikeville Health | $2,978 | $3,083 |
| CommonSpirit Health at Home | $2,956 | $3,070 |
| Mader MedX | $2,947 | $3,066 |
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for CVICU RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
CVICU RN
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
$3,406/week
Posted 47 minutes ago
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU Registered Nurse
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
$3,406/week
Posted 47 minutes ago
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU Registered Nurse
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others
$2,055-3,084/week
View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
CVOR Registered Nurse
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Baptist Health Paducah
- Uniti Med and 27 others
$2,141-2,821/week
Posted 1 hour ago
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Jewish Hospital
- TRS Healthcare and 1 other
$2,434-2,561/week
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