Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Kentucky
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Kentucky draw consistent demand across the state's acute care hospitals, critical access facilities, and regional medical centers, with openings available for new graduates through experienced ICU and emergency nurses. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green anchor most of the hiring, where systems like Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health maintain ongoing needs for travel staffing. Critical care, med-surg, and labor and delivery are the specialties with the steadiest openings statewide. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 20, 2026
- Length: 15 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position requiring 2 years of acute care inpatient tele experience, Epic proficiency, and a KY or compact RN license.
Details
- 25-bed unit specializing in Urology/colorectal care
- Patient ratio of 5-6:1
- Diagnoses include bladder/colon resections, TURPs, and amputations
- Medication administration includes IV antibiotics, pain meds, HTN meds, and anticoagulants
- Uses IV pumps, walkers, and gait belts
- RN reads telemetry and titrates medications based on readings
- Utilizes Epic EMR system
- Night shift schedule from 6:45pm-7:15am
- 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Every other weekend required
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years acute care RN inpatient telemetry experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
Additional Information
- Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care
- Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff members
- Mentor and precept nursing staff
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family needs
- Facilitate patient and family education throughout care and at discharge
- Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives
- Strong teamwork culture within the unit
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 20, 2026
- Length: 15 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position requiring 2 years of acute care inpatient tele experience, Epic proficiency, and a KY or compact RN license.
Details
- 25-bed unit specializing in Urology/colorectal care
- Patient ratio of 5-6:1
- Diagnoses include bladder/colon resections, TURPs, and amputations
- Medication administration includes IV antibiotics, pain meds, HTN meds, and anticoagulants
- Uses IV pumps, walkers, and gait belts
- RN reads telemetry and titrates medications based on readings
- Utilizes Epic EMR system
- Night shift schedule from 6:45pm-7:15am
- 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
- Every other weekend required
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years acute care RN inpatient telemetry experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
Additional Information
- Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care
- Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed staff members
- Mentor and precept nursing staff
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family needs
- Facilitate patient and family education throughout care and at discharge
- Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives
- Strong teamwork culture within the unit
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Travel Nurse RN Job Market in Kentucky
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler19
- Voyage Health8V
- Milan Laser Hair Removal1
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky RN license or a Nurse Licensure Compact license recognized in Kentucky
- Current NCLEX-RN passage and unencumbered nursing license in good standing
- Minimum one to two years of recent acute care clinical experience in a relevant specialty
- Current BLS certification required with ACLS or PALS depending on unit assignment
- Ability to complete Kentucky facility orientation and credentialing within required onboarding timelines
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used across Kentucky hospital networks
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Kentucky?
To work as a travel nurse rn in Kentucky, you need an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a valid Nurse Licensure Compact license from a participating state. The path starts with completing an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and then applying directly to Kentucky facilities or staffing agencies that place travel nurses across the state.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Kentucky?
Travel nurse RNs 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 companies hire travel nurse rns in Kentucky?
Kentucky travel nurse rn roles are posted by American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Milan Laser Hair Removal and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health are among the large Kentucky-based systems with recurring travel nurse staffing needs across multiple facilities.
Which Kentucky cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
Louisville, Bowling Green, and Saint Matthews consistently lead Kentucky in travel nurse rn openings. Louisville drives the highest volume because it is home to Norton Healthcare's multi-campus network and several large Baptist Health facilities, while Lexington's openings are anchored by UK HealthCare, and Bowling Green reflects the regional hospital growth tied to Southern Kentucky's expanding population base.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new graduate residency program at a large Kentucky hospital system before transitioning to travel roles. Norton Healthcare and UK HealthCare both run structured nurse residency programs designed for new graduates that build the unit-specific experience travel staffing agencies require. Candidates who complete a residency in a high-demand specialty like med-surg or critical care, hold an active Kentucky RN license, and have even one year of post-residency experience become competitive for travel placements within the state.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your specialty, license status, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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