Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, KY
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,249/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lexington, KY is $2,249 per week. This is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of $2,270.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 3,267 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages
$2,249/week
Lexington, KY
1% lower than the US average.
$2,270/week
Kentucky
This is equal to the US average
$2,262/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Louisville, Kentucky
$2,395/week
This is 6% higher than the Lexington average of $2,249.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$2,324/week
This is 3% higher than the Lexington average of $2,249.
Lafayette, Indiana
$2,306/week
This is 2% higher than the Lexington average of $2,249.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Lexington?
Cardiac Cath Lab earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Lexington, KY, averaging $3,091 per week, followed by CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care ($2,825) and CVOR ($2,683). Cardiac Cath Lab also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,635. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Travel Nurses is $2,249 per week — Cardiac Cath Lab earns 37% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,091 | $3,635 |
| CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| CVOR | $2,683 | $2,999 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $2,483 | $3,200 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,436 | $3,520 |
| OR Circulate | $2,387 | $2,387 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lexington?
Tripod Partners USA pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,615 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($3,249) and Springboard Healthcare ($3,080). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,635. For comparison, the Lexington, KY average for Travel Nurses is $2,249 per week — Tripod Partners USA pays 61% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tripod Partners USA | $3,615 | $3,615 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $3,249 | $3,270 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,080 | $3,227 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,753 | $3,635 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,720 | $3,100 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,624 | $3,552 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,597 | $3,235 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,553 | $2,853 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,498 | $2,557 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
ICU RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 12 others
UP TO $3,516/wk
Cath Lab RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1720 Nicholasville Road
- Springboard Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $3,635/wk
Estimated pay packageLDRP RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1700 Nicholasville Road
- Host Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $3,236/wk
ER RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
- Uniti Med and 13 others
UP TO $3,200/wk
PCU RN
- Lexington, Kentucky
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 8 others
UP TO $3,160/wk
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