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Kentucky Nursing Jobs for All Specialties

Whether you're descending into amazing caverns, paddling along a river, or climbing high up sandstone cliffs, the Bluegrass State is full of epic adventures. Kentucky is known for its gorgeous countryside, the Kentucky Derby, and Bluegrass music.

Regardless of what nursing specialty you work in, AMN Healthcare will connect you with the Kentucky nursing job that best meets your personal preferences and professional goals. Why not get an early start? Begin your online nursing application now!

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Kentucky has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Maysville, Bowling Green, Lexington, Madisonville, and Paducah. Kentucky hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Cath Lab (3 jobs), Operating Room (4 jobs), Intensive Care Unit (6 jobs), Home Health (5 jobs), Labor & Delivery (3 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Kentucky is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Kentucky Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Kentucky, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Northern Kentucky in Fort Mitchell, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in Lexington, and Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Lakeview in Elizabethtown are well known in Kentucky.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Kentucky is Jul 24, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Cath Lab RN role at $2,788 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jul 24, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Cath Lab RN role at $2,788 per week.

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Kentucky?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Kentucky averages $2,720 per week.

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How many Kentucky travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Kentucky there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Kentucky?
  • Maysville, Kentucky $2,788 / per week average salary
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky $2,780 / per week average salary
  • Lexington, Kentucky $2,773 / per week average salary
  • Madisonville, Kentucky $2,703 / per week average salary
  • Paducah, Kentucky $2,501 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Kentucky right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Kentucky

Find the nurse travel jobs in Kentucky with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Maysville $2,788 /Weekly* $2,720 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $2,788 per week
Bowling Green $2,780 /Weekly* $2,712 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $2,780 per week
Lexington $2,773 /Weekly* $2,692 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,773 per week
Madisonville $2,703 /Weekly* $2,625 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,703 per week
Paducah $2,501 /Weekly* $2,428 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab $2,501 per week
Somerset $2,362 /Weekly* $2,305 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $2,362 per week

*Estimate of weekly 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 your recruiter for additional details.

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Kentucky’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Kentucky each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Kentucky travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Cath Lab $65.50 /hour* Maysville, Bowling Green and Paducah
Operating Room $60.70 /hour* Lexington, Madisonville and Bowling Green
Cardiovascular Operating Room $57.61 /hour*
OR $55.72 /hour*
Labor & Delivery $54.19 /hour* Mayfield
Telemetry $52.09 /hour* Lexington
Cardiovascular ICU $49.98 /hour* Somerset
Intensive Care Unit $49.93 /hour* Madisonville, Paducah and Bowling Green
Medical Surgical $47.44 /hour* Lexington, Winchester and Mayfield
Home Health $47.29 /hour* Bowling Green

*Estimate of hourly 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 your Recruiter for additional details.

Things To Do and See in Kentucky

While Kentucky is known as horse country, it certainly offers something special for everyone:

  • Kentucky Derby
  • Explore the bluffs
  • Forests and rivers at Mammoth Cave National Park
  • Breaks Interstate Park for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and rafting
  • Red River Gorge for rappelling and climbing.
  • Louisville Slugger Museum
  • Muhammad Ali Center

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Great Kentucky Travel Nursing Benefits

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At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Hawaii can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
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