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Registered Nurse Per Diem Jobs in Kentucky

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky

We currently offer 11 of the best RN travel jobs in Kentucky RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Somerset. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $39 to $54 per hour. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Somerset with a position for a Rehabilitation Nurse (Rehab RN) – Rehab at $54 per hour.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in Kentucky is May 16, 2025 for a Rehabilitation Nurse (Rehab RN) – Rehab role at $54 per hour. The latest start date for an RN job is May 16, 2025 for a Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN) – ICU role at $42 per hour. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job.

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

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 11 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in the state of Kentucky. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in Somerset

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Somerset.
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Rehabilitation Nurse (Rehab RN)
  • Somerset, Kentucky – 42503
  • 12 N,
  • May 16, 2025
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
A rehabilitation nurse, or rehab nurse, is a nurse who helps patients of any age adjust to chronic illness or injury. The rehab nurse does this by creating care plans, helping educate and assist other caregivers, coordinating care from other healthcare professionals like physical therapists, psychiatrists, speech therapists and occupational therapists. Depending on their workplace, a rehab nurse may be a term for a nurse in any position who specializes in helping rehabilitate patients.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
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Rehabilitation Nurse (Rehab RN)
  • Somerset, Kentucky – 42503
  • 12 D,
  • May 16, 2025
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
A rehabilitation nurse, or rehab nurse, is a nurse who helps patients of any age adjust to chronic illness or injury. The rehab nurse does this by creating care plans, helping educate and assist other caregivers, coordinating care from other healthcare professionals like physical therapists, psychiatrists, speech therapists and occupational therapists. Depending on their workplace, a rehab nurse may be a term for a nurse in any position who specializes in helping rehabilitate patients.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Somerset, Kentucky – 42503
  • 12 N,
  • May 16, 2025
$39 to $42
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Somerset, Kentucky – 42503
  • 12 D,
  • May 16, 2025
$39 to $42
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
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Statistics on RN Jobs in Kentucky

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in Kentucky. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky

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

A Registered Nurse nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $42 per hour.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $42 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift RN make on average in Kentucky?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $43 per hour based on recent job availability.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in Kentucky?

There are currently 11 Registered Nurse 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 is the most common type of shift for RN travel nursing jobs in Kentucky?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in Kentucky cities based on the last 6 months.

What are the top paying RN jobs available in Kentucky currently?

Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that Offer Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered per diem jobs for Registered Nurse 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, and Telemetry RN
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
Shifts
8 N, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Pediatric RN, and Rehabilitation RN
Address
220 Abraham Flexner Way
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, 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
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Rehabilitation LPN/LVN, Rehabilitation LPN/LVN, Rehabilitation RN, and Rehabilitation RN
Address
2050 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40504
Nearby Neighborhoods
Paynes (40504), Van Meter (40510), Elkhorn Parks (40505), Radcliffe (40505), Bryan Station (40505)
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
St. Joseph Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Catheterization Lab Technology, Computed Tomography Technology, Electrophysiology Lab Technology, Laboratory, Laboratory Medical Tech, MRI Technology, OB/GYN Sonography, Radiology Tech, and Vascular Interventional Technology
Address
One Saint Joseph Drive
Lexington, KY 40504
Nearby Neighborhoods
Paynes (40504), Van Meter (40510), Elkhorn Parks (40505), Radcliffe (40505), Bryan Station (40505)
Phoenix Community Counseling
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 11 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Rehabilitation LPN/LVN and Rehabilitation RN
Address
820 E Gilbert St
Elizabethtown, CA 92415
Nearby Neighborhoods
Arrowhead Farms (92405), Del Rosa (92404), Devil Canyon (92407), Valencia (92404), Valley Gardens (92408)
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Northern Kentucky
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 10 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

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