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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
  • Coast Medical Service and 1 other

$2,265-2,400/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for ICU RN - Tele/LTAC
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN - Tele/LTAC

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Kindred Hospital - Louisville
  • GLC On-The-Go

$2,383/week

5x8
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Rehab RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Rehab RN

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Frazier Rehab Institute
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solution External and 3 others

$1,880-2,346/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Jewish Hospital
  • Ethos Medical Staffing and 2 others

$2,096-2,330/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 3 others

$2,059-2,393/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
View job details for Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 4 others

$2,059-2,393/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for LTAC ICU Registered Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

LTAC ICU Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 6 others

$2,036-2,454/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Step-Down Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 4 others

$1,957-2,281/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 6 others

$1,957-2,393/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for LTAC ICU Registered Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

LTAC ICU Registered Nurse

  • Hazard, Kentucky
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 6 others

$2,036-2,454/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • LifePoint and 9 others

$1,700-2,279/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Jewish Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 21 others

$1,897-2,276/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Travel Critical Care (ICU) RN
29 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Critical Care (ICU) RN

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 28 others

$1,894-2,248/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 200 E Chestnut St
  • TRS Healthcare and 12 others

$1,974-2,229/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 51 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 1 Audubon Plaza Drive
  • TRS Healthcare and 14 others

$1,856-2,229/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 51 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 4001 Dutchmans Ln
  • TRS Healthcare and 12 others

$1,974-2,229/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 51 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel OR Registered Nurse
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel OR Registered Nurse

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Jewish Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 12 others

$1,929-2,228/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for RN - Med Surg
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN - Med Surg

  • Mayfield, Kentucky
  • Jackson Purchase Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 6 others

$1,915-2,214/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Norton Healthcare - 200 E Chestnut St
  • TRS Healthcare and 12 others

$1,947-2,203/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 51 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Interventional Radiology PACU Nurse
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology PACU Nurse

  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
  • Prime Staffing and 9 others

$1,770-2,197/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,082/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kentucky is $2,082 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,168.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 2,194 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Kentucky Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky are Malone Healthcare - Nursing (174 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (75 jobs), and Triage Staffing (56 jobs).

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Kentucky?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Kentucky RN Licensing guide.

What hospitals in Kentucky currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Kentucky are Pikeville Medical Center (139 jobs), Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (110 jobs), and Jewish Hospital (87 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 22nd 2025, Vivian has 6 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $53 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 22nd 2025, Vivian has 16 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average and up to $54 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 22nd 2025, Vivian has 42 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 per hour on average, and up to $64 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is Kentucky a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

Yes, Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in Kentucky cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in Kentucky varies from $125-$165.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Kentucky?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every year.

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