Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,149/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,149 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,188.
Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 3,923 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
$2,149/week
Kentucky
2% lower than the US average.
$2,188/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood, Kentucky | $2,793 | $3,344 |
| Ashland, Kentucky | $2,444 | $3,008 |
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,443 | $3,500 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,407 | $2,996 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,827 | $3,696 |
| Orthopedics | $2,726 | $2,910 |
| Oncology | $2,565 | $2,847 |
| First Assist | $2,512 | $2,880 |
| OR Scrub RN | $2,512 | $2,880 |
| CVOR | $2,483 | $2,926 |
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 | $2,300 | $5,419 |
| West Virginia | $2,242 | $4,766 |
| Virginia | $2,218 | $4,050 |
| Ohio | $2,187 | $4,466 |
| South Carolina | $2,054 | $3,792 |
| North Carolina | $1,996 | $4,014 |
| Georgia | $1,982 | $3,810 |
| Alabama | $1,966 | $7,296 |
| Tennessee | $1,948 | $3,983 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $3,103 | $3,103 |
| Lamb Staffing | $3,034 | $3,034 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Pikeville Health | $2,908 | $2,908 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,848 | $2,880 |
| CommonSpirit Health at Home | $2,843 | $2,843 |
| Mader MedX | $2,806 | $2,806 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,804 | $3,200 |
| Medasource | $2,758 | $3,022 |
Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for Cath Lab RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Cath Lab RN
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1720 Nicholasville Road
- PRIDE Health and 14 others
UP TO $3,648/wk
Posted 5 hours ago
Verified
View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
CVICU Registered Nurse
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others
UP TO $3,393/wk
Posted 3 hours ago
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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Labor and Delivery Nurse
- Prestonsburg, Kentucky
- Highlands Regional Medical Center
- THP Healthcare Staffing and 10 others
UP TO $3,393/wk
Posted 3 hours ago
Verified
View job details for LTAC Registered Nurse
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
LTAC Registered Nurse
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $3,356/wk
Posted 3 hours ago
Verified
View job details for LTAC ICU RN
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Travel Contract
LTAC ICU RN
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- Triage Staffing and 8 others
UP TO $3,356/wk
Posted 3 hours ago
Verified
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