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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs Kentucky for RNs

Top ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. We currently offer 14 of the best available ICU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 3 exclusive, high-paying Intensive Care Unit travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Kentucky ICU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Lexington, Hazard, Harlan and Louisville. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Kentucky ICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse in Kentucky as of Apr 1, 2025 was $1,869 weekly. Currently, you can find ICU jobs in Kentucky with a salary range between $1,756 to $2,227 per week. The city with the highest paying ICU job in Kentucky currently is Louisville with a position for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU at $1,946 per week.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in Kentucky. The earliest start date in Kentucky is Jun 2, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,227 per week. The latest start date for an job in Kentucky is Jun 16, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $1,946 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in Kentucky including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Kentucky is a popular place to work for ICU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 14 Intensive Care Unit jobs in Kentucky and 282 Intensive Care Unit jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Louisville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Louisville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
This facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. With bourbon as its native spirit, the local culinary scene is nationally renowned.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
This facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. With bourbon as its native spirit, the local culinary scene is nationally renowned.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for Neuro ICU at 460 bed teaching hospital. As the lead center in the nation for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Neuro Recovery Network, UofL offers spinal cord patients access to leading-edge therapies, including Locomotor Training. Frazier’s Movement Disorders Program, in conjunction with the University of Louisville, has been recognized as a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. With bourbon as its native spirit, the local culinary scene is nationally renowned.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right Case Manager RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Harlan, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Harlan.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Harlan, Kentucky – 40831
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Harlan, Kentucky – 40831
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Hazard, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Hazard.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,879 to $2,071
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Intensive Care Unit RN Jobs in Lexington, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Lexington.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,021 to $2,227
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 12
$2,021 to $2,227
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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Statistics on ICU Jobs in Kentucky

Review helpful statistics about ICU traveling nurse jobs in Kentucky. The data is based on the last three complete months of ICU job postings in the state of Kentucky. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Kentucky for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs in Kentucky

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

An ICU nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,868 per week.

How much does a night shift ICU travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,867 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift ICU travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,876 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Intensive Care Unit jobs are available in Kentucky?

There are currently 14 Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Kentucky. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Intensive Care Unit staff in Kentucky?

  • Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green
  • Imperial County Behavioral Health Services in Louisville
  • Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville
  • UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville
  • Paintsville ARH Hospital in Paintsville

What types of shifts are most common for ICU travel nursing jobs in Kentucky?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Kentucky cities.

What is the most common contract duration for ICU travel jobs in Kentucky?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Intensive Care Unit travel job in Kentucky is 13 weeks.

Locating ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, cities like Bowling Green, Georgetown, Lexington, Lexington-Fayette, and Louisville have travel ICU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Greenview Regional Hospital, Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital and Paintsville ARH Hospital, all with nurse specialties and Intensive Care Unit staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that offer Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered travel jobs for Intensive Care Unit professionals.
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, RN Case Manager, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Utilization Review
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
2 wks, 11 wks, 13 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, First Assist Surgical Technology, First Assist Surgical Technology, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, First Assist Surgical Technology Nursing, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
100 Medical Center Dr
Hazard, KY 41701
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Telemetry RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
220 Main St
Louisville, CA 92227
Greenview Regional Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Telemetry RN
Address
1801 Ashley Circle
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Telemetry RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Telemetry RN
Address
625 James Trimble Blvd
Paintsville, KY 41240

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