Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky

Registered Nurse jobs in Kentucky are open across Louisville, Lexington, and Hazard and other Kentucky metros, with employers like Baptist Health System KY & IN, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, and Norton Healthcare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles860+
Top cityLouisville, KY
Cities hiring66
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Deaconess Health System
Registered Nurse
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Deaconess Health System
New 4h ago
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Health System
Henderson, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Registered Nurse Tier 1
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
New 5h ago
Registered Nurse Tier 1
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Barbourville, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Registered Nurse Tier 1 ICU
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare
New 5h ago
Registered Nurse Tier 1 ICU
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Barbourville, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Registered Nurse (RN)
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare
New 6h ago
Registered Nurse (RN)
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
5,001-10,000

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UofL Health
Registered Nurse
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UofL Health
New 10h ago
Registered Nurse
UofL Health
Louisville, Kentucky
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Louisville
225 jobs
Lexington
138 jobs
Hazard
102 jobs
Prestonsburg
42 jobs
Elizabethtown
35 jobs
Edgewood
28 jobs
Corbin
26 jobs
Paducah
22 jobs
Hyden
21 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Baptist Health System KY & IN
    Baptist Health System KY & IN196
  • Appalachian Regional Healthcare
    Appalachian Regional Healthcare192
  • Norton Healthcare
    Norton Healthcare118
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health92
  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare
    St. Elizabeth Healthcare51

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services813
  • Insurance24
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Non-Profit & Social Services5
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Kentucky.

  • Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
  • Current BLS certification from an accredited provider
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • One or more years of acute care or specialty clinical experience
  • ACLS certification for critical care, emergency, or telemetry roles
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner

Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How many registered nurse jobs are there in Kentucky?

There are 860+ registered nurse openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Louisville, Lexington, and Hazard. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.

How much do registered nurses make in Kentucky?

Registered nurses in Kentucky earn a median of about $81,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,170 for the lowest 10% to over $111,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Kentucky cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Louisville, Lexington, and Hazard have the most registered nurse openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Kentucky?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Kentucky include Baptist Health System KY & IN, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, and Norton Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Yes. About 0% of registered nurse openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.

How do I apply for registered nurse jobs in Kentucky?

You can apply to registered nurse jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.

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