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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Kentucky for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. We currently offer 11 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 6 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Kentucky MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Lexington, Bardstown, Lebanon, Georgetown and Winchester. 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 MS 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 Medical Surgical travel nurse in Kentucky as of Jun 1, 2025 was $1,776 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Kentucky with a salary range between $1,562 to $2,188 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Kentucky currently is Georgetown with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $1,799 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Kentucky to find MS travel nursing work in. CHI – Flaget Memorial Hospital – Bardstown in Bardstown all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Kentucky. The earliest start date in Kentucky is Aug 1, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,819 per week. The latest start date for an job in Kentucky is Dec 31, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,072 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 a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Kentucky including 12 weeks, 13 weeks and 118 weeks.

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

Top Cities in Kentucky with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 11 Medical Surgical jobs in Kentucky and 387 Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Lexington, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Lexington.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • December 31, 2025
  • 118
$1,986 to $2,188
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. Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Post op CABG, CABG fast track, Thoracotomy, Pleuredesis, Chest tube management, post op cardiac valve replacement, CHF, Cardaic dyrythmias, Tikosyn, PCI, gerneal cardiac care
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 D,
  • December 31, 2025
  • 118
$1,880 to $2,072
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. Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: COPD, renal failure, diabetes, wound care, Pneumonia, Infectious diseases of all kinds, CHF, Cellulitis, UTI, Sepsis, cardiac disease and dysrhytmia
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • December 31, 2025
  • 118
$1,880 to $2,072
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. Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: COPD, renal failure, diabetes, wound care, Pneumonia, Infectious diseases of all kinds, CHF, Cellulitis, UTI, Sepsis, cardiac disease and dysrhytmia
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • November 24, 2025
  • 118
$1,880 to $2,072
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. Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: COPD, renal failure, diabetes, wound care, Pneumonia, Infectious diseases of all kinds, CHF, Cellulitis, UTI, Sepsis, cardiac disease and dysrhytmia
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Bardstown, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Bardstown.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bardstown, Kentucky – 40004
  • 12 N,
  • August 1, 2025
  • 12
$1,650 to $1,819
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bardstown, Kentucky – 40004
  • 12 N,
  • August 1, 2025
  • 12
$1,650 to $1,819
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Georgetown, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Georgetown.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Georgetown, Kentucky – 40324
  • 12 N,
  • August 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Georgetown, Kentucky – 40324
  • 12 N,
  • August 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Frankfort, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Frankfort.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Frankfort, Kentucky – 40601
  • 12 N,
  • August 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,562 to $1,721
Weekly Pay*
Level 3 Trauma Center; Magnet hospital
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Kentucky

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

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Kentucky

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

An MS nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,753 per week.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,749 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,752 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Kentucky?

There are currently 11 Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical staff in Kentucky?

  • Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green
  • Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Northern Kentucky in Fort Mitchell
  • UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville
  • Paintsville ARH Hospital in Paintsville

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

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in Kentucky is 13 weeks.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, cities like Bowling Green, Georgetown, Lexington, Lexington-Fayette, and Louisville have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Greenview Regional Hospital, Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Northern Kentucky , UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital, UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and Paintsville ARH Hospital, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that offer Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered travel jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
Shifts
8 N, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
2 wks and 13 wks
Address
220 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
Greenview Regional Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
1801 Ashley Circle
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Northern Kentucky
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, and Rehabilitation RN
Address
201 Medical Village Drive
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks and 13 wks
Address
1099 Medical Center Cir
Mayfield, KY 42066
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
625 James Trimble Blvd
Paintsville, KY 41240
Bluegrass Community Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
360 Amsden Ave
Versailles, KY 40383
CHI – Flaget Memorial Hospital – Bardstown
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Address
4305 New Shepherdsville Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.