Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,052/week
The average salary for a Travel 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.
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,052/week
Kentucky
19% lower than the US average.
$2,450/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,759 | $3,000 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Orthopedics | $2,702 | $2,702 |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $2,666 | $3,000 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,466 | $2,466 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,426 | $2,445 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,426 | $2,445 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $2,820 | $2,952 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,558 | $3,404 |
| West Virginia | $2,299 | $2,402 |
| Virginia | $2,237 | $2,614 |
| Georgia | $2,120 | $2,794 |
| Ohio | $2,096 | $3,508 |
| South Carolina | $2,021 | $2,382 |
| North Carolina | $1,974 | $2,686 |
| Tennessee | $1,914 | $2,100 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Refined Medical Staffing | $3,117 | $3,117 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $2,985 | $3,045 |
| ProKatchers | $2,970 | $2,980 |
| Medasource | $2,948 | $2,948 |
| Pikeville Health | $2,908 | $2,908 |
| CommonSpirit Health at Home | $2,843 | $2,843 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,833 | $2,833 |
| PeopleMed a division of All About People | $2,787 | $3,125 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,772 | $2,772 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,746 | $2,746 |
Last updated on February 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for Interventional Radiology RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Interventional Radiology RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
- PRN Healthcare and 7 others
$3,005-3,280/week
Posted 14 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 12 others
$2,129-3,607/week
Posted Yesterday
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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Norton Healthcare - 1 Audubon Plaza Drive
- Host Healthcare and 14 others
$1,856-3,164/week
Posted 14 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center - 908 Bypass Road
- Host Healthcare and 5 others
$2,268-3,100/week
Posted 14 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Telemetry RN II
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Telemetry RN II
- Prestonsburg, Kentucky
- Highlands Regional Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 7 others
$2,036-3,066/week
Posted 16 hours ago
Verified
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