Find Critical Care Travel Nursing Jobs Across Kentucky
4 Looking for high-paying ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky updated 18 minutes ago? Travel jobs dates available between Jun 12, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026. Advantis Medical, the #1 travel nurse agency, has you covered. Our 700+ 5-star reviews and exclusive Gold Standard service make us the top choice for travel nursing jobs. Kentucky, known for its bustling cities like Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, offers in-demand opportunities... for ICU RNs. Other top states for travel ICU jobs are California (18), Iowa (10), and North Carolina (10). With a national shortage of ICU nurses and a growing healthcare industry in Kentucky, now is the perfect time to start your rewarding career in this essential specialty. Your ideal ICU travel nurse job in Kentucky is 1-click away! Apply now and secure your position in this exciting field.
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4 Open ICU Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky – June 2nd
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Top ICU RN Travel Jobs in Kentucky
ICU travel nursing jobs in Kentucky provide an exciting opportunity for experienced nurses to work in a variety of clinical settings. From bustling urban hospitals in Louisville and Lexington to rural clinics in Bowling Green and Owensboro, Kentucky offers a unique range of practice settings for ICU travel nurses. Whether you're looking to work in a busy teaching hospital or a smaller community healthcare facility, Kentucky has something to offer. With a high demand for ICU nurses and a supportive healthcare community, Kentucky is an excellent destination for travel nurses looking to advance their careers and make a difference in patient care.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- Texas up to $3,518 per week
- California up to $3,418 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- Virginia up to $3,365 per week
- Illinois up to $3,353 per week
Critical Care Travel Nursing Jobs in Kentucky – Pay Data
Kentucky is an NLC compact member, so an active multistate license from your home compact state generally covers practice here — verify your status before accepting a contract. For a breakdown of the application steps and processing timeline, visit the Kentucky Board of Nursing. For pay and workforce context, RN employment and wage data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is worth reviewing before committing to a Kentucky contract.
FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
What license do you need for ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky?
To work ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky, you must hold an active RN license. Kentucky is not currently part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so out-of-state nurses must apply for licensure by endorsement to work in Kentucky.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://kbn.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Phone: 502.429.3300 or 800.305.2042
Fees
License by Exam: $125 (+$200 exam fee) (+$40 if paper application)
License by Endorsement: $165 (+$40 if paper application)
Renewal: $65
Background Check/Fingerprinting: $51.25
Timing
Processing Time: 2 weeks
Valid for: one year (perm) six months (temp)
Renewal Schedule: annually between September 15 – October 31
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: three contact hours of domestic violence training, 1.5 contact hours of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma training, 2 contact hours of suicide prevention training, and 1.5 contact hours of Implicit Bias training within 3 years
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What are the highest-paying cities for ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying ICU travel nursing cities in Kentucky are:
How much do ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky pay?
How often are ICU travel nurse jobs in Kentucky updated on Advantis Medical?
We update our ICU travel nurse jobs Kentucky continuously throughout the day to ensure you always see the most current openings available. There are currently 4 ICU travel nursing jobs in Kentucky open and new jobs are added in real time as soon as they’re released.
Our job board is refreshed at least every 30 minutes, and the most recent ICU travel nursing jobs in Kentucky was posted just 18 minutes ago. Whether you're searching by specialty, location, or pay, Advantis Medical keeps your travel job search up to date and easy to navigate.
What are other specialties have the highest demand for travel nursing jobs in Kentucky?
If you're exploring travel nursing jobs in Kentucky, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across Kentucky. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in Kentucky.
- PCU with 9 open jobs
- ER with 7 open jobs
- Labor and Delivery with 6 open jobs
- Med Surg with 5 open jobs
- Cath Lab with 5 open jobs
What are other states have the highest demand for ICU travel nursing jobs?
For ICU travel nursing jobs, these states have the most openings:
- California with 18 open jobs
- Iowa with 10 open jobs
- North Carolina with 10 open jobs
- Georgia with 9 open jobs
- New Mexico with 8 open jobs
What benefits come with ICU travel nursing jobs in Kentucky at Advantis Medical?
When working ICU travel nursing jobs with Advantis Medical, you receive premium benefits while on assignment. We’re proud to offer very competitive benefits in the industry, including:
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Weekly direct deposit & competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
- Onboarding, credentialing & licensing support
- Travel & housing stipends
- A dedicated Clinician Advocate Team for ongoing support