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Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs Kentucky for RNs

Top ER Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ER travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. We currently offer 6 of the best available ER nurse travel jobs in the state. Kentucky ER travel jobs are currently available in cities like Mayfield and Louisville. 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 ER 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 Emergency Room travel nurse in Kentucky as of Feb 1, 2025 was $1,634 weekly. Currently, you can find ER jobs in Kentucky with a salary range between $1,525 to $1,942 per week. The city with the highest paying ER job in Kentucky currently is Louisville with a position for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room at $1,681 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Kentucky to find ER travel nursing work in. UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, UofL Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville, UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville and Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield all have ER departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ER travel jobs in Kentucky. The earliest start date in Kentucky is Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room role at $1,681 per week. The latest start date for an job in Kentucky is Apr 28, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room role at $1,681 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 an Emergency Room travel nurse job in Kentucky including 13 weeks.

Kentucky is a popular place to work for ER 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 Emergency Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 6 Emergency Room jobs in Kentucky and 350 Emergency Room 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 Jobs in Louisville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Emergency Room positions available in Louisville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Emergency Room (ED) unit is looking for the right RN to join their team.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Emergency Room (ER) RN needed for 28 bed ED with 1:4-5 staffing, 300 bed community hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service. Kentucky’s largest city sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where Major League bats are produced. With a booming bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions, and a renowned culinary scene, Louisville is an experience like no other city.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Emergency Room (ED) unit is looking for the right RN to join their team.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • April 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Emergency Room RN needed for 350 bed Level 1 Trauma center and Teaching hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • April 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 1 Trauma center and Teaching hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Columbus, OH

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Emergency Room positions available in Columbus.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,644 to $1,812
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,644 to $1,812
Weekly Pay*
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. As the cancer program’s adult patient-care component, The James is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 25 years and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors, more than 1.1 million square feet and 356 inpatient beds, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the nation.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,592 to $1,754
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,592 to $1,754
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,592 to $1,754
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Hermitage, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Emergency Room positions available in Hermitage.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Hermitage, Tennessee – 37076
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,797 to $1,980
Weekly Pay*
Emergency Room (ER) RN needed for 200-bed Level 3 Trauma center, Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, and a Primary Stroke Center. Located in a suburb just east of Nashville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Hermitage, Tennessee – 37076
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,673 to $1,844
Weekly Pay*
Emergency Room (ER) RN needed for 200-bed Level 3 Trauma center, Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, and a Primary Stroke Center. Located in a suburb just east of Nashville.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Bluffton, IN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Emergency Room positions available in Bluffton.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Bluffton, Indiana – 46714
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,427 to $1,573
Weekly Pay*
– 79 bed community hospital in eastern IN, about 25 miles south of Fort Wayne Patient ratio: 1 to 6 for acute, 1 to 10 for swing Number of beds in unit: 20
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Highest Paying Jobs in Clarksville, TN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Emergency Room positions available in Clarksville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Clarksville, Tennessee – 37040
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,322 to $1,456
Weekly Pay*
Charting system is Cerner, merge and powerchart Details: – 280 bed community hospital located 1 hour northwest of Nashville, not far from the KY border – Extremely busy ED unit, sees approx 180 patients per day, 1:4 ratio. All travelers should have recent expeirence in a unit with similar volume.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Clarksville, Tennessee – 37040
  • 12 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,322 to $1,456
Weekly Pay*
Care for patients with a full range of conditions, including complex cases, as a valued member of the Emergency Room (ER) nursing team. As an addition to this well-respected team, you can expect to work with fully equipped, state-of-the-art technology. Details: – 280 bed community hospital located 1 hour northwest of Nashville, not far from the KY border – Extremely busy ED unit, sees approx 180 patients per day, 1:4 ratio. All travelers should have recent expeirence in a unit with similar volume.
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Statistics on ER Jobs in Kentucky

Review helpful statistics about ER traveling nurse jobs in Kentucky. The data is based on the last three complete months of ER job postings in the state of Kentucky. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Emergency Room 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 Emergency Room Jobs in Kentucky

How much does an Emergency Room travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

An ER nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,685 per week.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Emergency Room nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,670 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Emergency Room nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,721 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Emergency Room jobs are available in Kentucky?

There are currently 6 Emergency Room 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 Emergency Room staff in Kentucky?

  • TJ Regional Health in Glasgow
  • Signify – Kentucky in Frankfort
  • University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine – June Buchanan Medical Clinic in Hindman
  • University of Kentucky Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Lexington-Fayette
  • University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine in Lexington

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

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Emergency Room travel job in Kentucky is 13.

Locating ER Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, cities like Bowling Green, Frankfort, Louisville, Mayfield, and Shepherdsville have travel ER nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like TJ Regional Health, Signify – Kentucky, University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine – June Buchanan Medical Clinic, University of Kentucky Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine, all with nurse specialties and Emergency Room staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that offer Emergency Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered jobs for Emergency Room professionals.
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
4402 Churchman Avenue, Suite 106
Louisville, KY 40215
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 2, 11, and 26
Address
100 Medical Center Dr
Hazard, KY 41701
NORTON HOSPITAL
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
200 East Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
299 King’s Daughters Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
Greenview Regional Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1801 Ashley Circle
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Address
305 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
625 James Trimble Blvd
Paintsville, KY 41240
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Shifts
12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Address
1099 Medical Center Cir
Mayfield, KY 42066
* 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.