Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,114/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,114 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,204.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 6,026 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$2,114/week
Kentucky
4% lower than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Pikeville, Kentucky pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,489 per week, followed by Ashland, Kentucky ($2,486) and Jackson, Kentucky ($2,413). Pikeville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,144. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Nurses is $2,114 per week — Pikeville, Kentucky pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville, Kentucky | $2,489 | $3,144 |
| Ashland, Kentucky | $2,486 | $3,009 |
| Jackson, Kentucky | $2,413 | $2,880 |
| Owensboro, Kentucky | $2,406 | $2,504 |
| Covington, Kentucky | $2,305 | $2,305 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Kentucky?
First Assist and OR Scrub RN earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Kentucky, both averaging $2,997 per week, ahead of OR Circulate ($2,894). Cardiac Cath Lab has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,640. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Nurses is $2,114 per week — First Assist and OR Scrub RN earn 42% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| First Assist | $2,997 | $3,572 |
| OR Scrub RN | $2,997 | $3,572 |
| OR Circulate | $2,894 | $3,572 |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $2,880 | $2,996 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,750 | $3,640 |
| CVOR | $2,730 | $3,620 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,328 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,205) and Virginia ($2,176). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Nurses is $2,114 per week — Illinois pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,328 | $4,535 |
| Ohio | $2,205 | $4,800 |
| Virginia | $2,176 | $3,767 |
| Missouri | $2,154 | $3,888 |
| Georgia | $2,020 | $4,224 |
| Alabama | $2,010 | $3,389 |
| Arkansas | $1,946 | $3,663 |
| Tennessee | $1,931 | $3,813 |
| Mississippi | $1,854 | $3,545 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Halcyon Nurse Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,010 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,996) and Carenest Health Services ($2,974). Springboard Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,199. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Nurses is $2,114 per week — Halcyon Nurse Staffing pays 42% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Nurse Staffing | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| RadHealth+ | $2,996 | $2,996 |
| Carenest Health Services | $2,974 | $2,974 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,963 | $3,006 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Pikeville Health | $2,908 | $2,908 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,874 | $3,199 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,862 | $2,880 |
| Sage Group Healthcare | $2,844 | $2,858 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
HIM Director
- Mayfield, Kentucky
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center
- Host Healthcare
UP TO $3,432/wk
Cath Lab RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1720 Nicholasville Road
- PRN Healthcare and 17 others
UP TO $3,640/wk
Cath Lab RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1720 Nicholasville Road
- TotalMed RN and 8 others
UP TO $3,375/wk
RN First Assist
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 2501 Kentucky Avenue
- Meda Health and 10 others
UP TO $3,572/wk
Step Down Unit RN
- Henderson, Kentucky
- Methodist Hospital
- TotalMed RN and 2 others
UP TO $3,268/wk
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