Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,077/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,077 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,161.
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on 2,414 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
$2,077/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,255 | $3,482 |
| Henderson, Kentucky | $2,253 | $3,077 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | $2,253 | $2,732 |
| Bardstown, Kentucky | $2,229 | $2,229 |
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 | $2,842 | $2,908 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,627 | $3,009 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,522 | $3,482 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,522 | $3,482 |
| OR Circulate | $2,436 | $2,436 |
| Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $2,413 | $2,819 |
| Cardiac Stepdown | $2,413 | $2,819 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,276 | $4,370 |
| Ohio | $2,169 | $4,651 |
| West Virginia | $2,147 | $3,366 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,146 | $4,058 |
| Virginia | $2,066 | $4,401 |
| North Carolina | $1,989 | $3,636 |
| South Carolina | $1,920 | $3,234 |
| Georgia | $1,898 | $4,740 |
| Tennessee | $1,868 | $3,450 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Medical Travel | $3,443 | $3,443 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,206 | $3,206 |
| ND Global Consulting Services | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $3,104 | $3,104 |
| The Judge Group | $3,083 | $3,170 |
| Prolink | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| GHG Healthcare | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| ProKatchers | $2,970 | $2,980 |
| Medasource | $2,948 | $2,948 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,937 | $3,020 |
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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Travel Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- The Medical Center
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
$3,006/week
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Orthopedic Surgical Staff RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- Pulse Healthcare Services and 1 other
$2,819-2,865/week
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Medical-Surgical RN
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- Prime Staffing and 8 others
$2,016-2,842/week
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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- The Good Life MedStaff and 5 others
$2,353-2,819/week
Posted 13 hours ago
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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
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Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Jewish Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 9 others
$2,165-2,786/week
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