Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,118/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Kentucky is $2,118 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,164.
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 2,666 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
$2,118/week
Kentucky
2% lower than the US average.
$2,164/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 | $2,541 | $3,638 |
| Richmond, Kentucky | $2,375 | $2,566 |
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 | $2,607 | $3,638 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,607 | $3,638 |
| First Assist | $2,436 | $2,566 |
| OR Circulate | $2,436 | $2,566 |
| OR Scrub RN | $2,436 | $2,566 |
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 | $2,213 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,196 | $3,776 |
| Virginia | $2,176 | $3,723 |
| Ohio | $2,172 | $3,760 |
| Maryland | $2,107 | $3,673 |
| South Carolina | $1,977 | $3,400 |
| North Carolina | $1,975 | $8,271 |
| Georgia | $1,950 | $3,926 |
| Tennessee | $1,949 | $4,558 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,404 | $3,404 |
| CommonSpirit Health at Home | $3,070 | $3,070 |
| eTeam Inc - Secondary | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Pikeville Health | $3,035 | $3,607 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,896 | $3,578 |
| Heal Horizon Inc | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,714 | $3,117 |
| GHG Healthcare | $2,658 | $2,661 |
| SambaTraveler | $2,646 | $2,646 |
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Pikeville Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others
$1,910-2,824/week
View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN
34 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 33 others
$2,040-2,628/week
Posted 3 days ago
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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery RN
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 18 others
$1,981-2,508/week
Posted 57 minutes ago
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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery RN
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 19 others
$1,907-2,382/week
Posted 57 minutes ago
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View job details for Operating Room RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Operating Room RN
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Norton Audubon Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 17 others
$1,882-2,339/week
Posted 57 minutes ago
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