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Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs Kentucky for RNs

Top ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky. We currently offer 13 of the best available ICU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 5 exclusive, high-paying Intensive Care Unit travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Kentucky ICU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Maysville, Lexington 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 ICU 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 Intensive Care Unit travel nurse in Kentucky as of Dec 1, 2024 was $1,880 weekly. Currently, you can find ICU jobs in Kentucky with a salary range between $1,710 to $2,059 per week. The city with the highest paying ICU job in Kentucky currently is Louisville with a position for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU at $1,934 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Kentucky to find ICU travel nursing work in. UofL Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville, UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville and Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville all have ICU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for ICU travel jobs in Kentucky. The earliest start date in Kentucky is Feb 3, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $1,934 per week. The latest start date for an job in Kentucky is Feb 17, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU role at $2,021 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 Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in Kentucky including 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

Kentucky is a popular place to work for ICU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in Kentucky with Travel Intensive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 Intensive Care Unit jobs in Kentucky and 366 Intensive Care Unit 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 Lexington, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Lexington.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,834 to $2,021
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 8
$1,834 to $2,021
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,834 to $2,021
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,834 to $2,021
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Lexington, Kentucky – 40504
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,834 to $2,021
Weekly Pay*
Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky, led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics and stroke care.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Jeffersonville, IN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Jeffersonville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Jeffersonville, Indiana – 47130
  • 12 D,
  • February 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,011 to $2,216
Weekly Pay*
Scott Memorial Health, part of the Regional Health Network, a Norton Healthcare and LifePoint Health partnership, is a 25-bed, critical access hospital that has served as a beacon of good health for 60 years. The hospital is a 93,852 square-foot medical facility that features private rooms with private baths.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Louisville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Louisville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,755 to $1,934
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 460 bed teaching hospital is looking for the right ICU RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. The facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Cerner charting
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,755 to $1,934
Weekly Pay*
300 bed community hospital; Cerner charting. Louisville, 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.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,755 to $1,934
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 460 bed teaching hospital is looking for the right ICU RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. The facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Cerner charting
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,755 to $1,934
Weekly Pay*
300 bed community hospital Louisville, 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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,755 to $1,934
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 460 bed teaching hospital is looking for the right ICU RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. The facility is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Cerner charting
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Highest Paying Jobs in Maysville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Maysville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Maysville, Kentucky – 41056
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,868 to $2,059
Weekly Pay*
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility located in Maysville, Ky. Meadowview was named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. In pursuit of our mission, we believe the following value statements are essential and timeless: We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual. We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness. We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct business and the way we live our lives. We trust our colleagues as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity. About The Area We Serve Maysville is located 60 miles north of Lexington, Kentucky, approximately 50 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio, and 65 miles west of Ashland, Kentucky. Maysville proper is the county seat and is geographically positioned on the banks of the Ohio river. Meadowview Regional Medical Center serves a population of more than 100,000 in the Kentucky counties of Mason, Robertson, Fleming, Lewis and Bracken in addition to Brown and Adams counties in Ohio.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Paintsville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Intensive Care Unit positions available in Paintsville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Paintsville, Kentucky – 41240
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Statistics on ICU Jobs in Kentucky

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

How much does an Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Kentucky?

An ICU nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,859 per week.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,860 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Intensive Care Unit nurse in Kentucky can make an average of $1,862 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Intensive Care Unit jobs are available in Kentucky?

There are currently 13 Intensive Care Unit 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 Intensive Care Unit staff in Kentucky?

  • Concentra Urgent Care – CVG Airport/Mineola Pike in Erlanger
  • University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Lexington-Fayette
  • St. Claire Medical Pavilion in Morehead
  • Hartland Family Dental Care in Bowling Green
  • Signify – Kentucky in Frankfort

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

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Intensive Care Unit travel job in Kentucky is 13.

Locating ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, cities like Lexington, Lexington-Fayette, Louisville, Maysville, and Paintsville have travel ICU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Concentra Urgent Care – CVG Airport/Mineola Pike, University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St. Claire Medical Pavilion, Hartland Family Dental Care and Signify – Kentucky, all with nurse specialties and Intensive Care Unit staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in Kentucky that offer Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Kentucky area that have historically offered jobs for Intensive Care Unit professionals.
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Pre-Post Op Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Electrophysiology Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 5, 7, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
4402 Churchman Avenue, Suite 106
Louisville, KY 40215
Norton Suburban
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
4001 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
NORTON HOSPITAL
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
200 East Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL REFERENCE LAB
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1 Audubon Plaza Dr
Louisville, KY 40217
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 10, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit
Address
989 Medical Park Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
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
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry
Address
1801 Ashley Circle
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241
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