Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky 2024
- Kentucky Licensure Information and Requirements
- Kentucky CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Kentucky?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in Kentucky With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Kentucky?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Kentucky Right Now?
- FAQs About Kentucky Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Kentucky 2024
Kentucky Licensure Information and Requirements
For the most up-to-date information on licensure and fees in Kentucky, visit the Kentucky Board of Nursing or contact them at (502) 429-3300.
Licensure Requirements
Kentucky has entered the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), and if you currently hold a multistate license in another Compact state, we have great news — you do not need to obtain a Kentucky RN or LPN license to work as a travel nurse in the state.
If you don’t have a license in a compact state, and you want to practice in Kentucky, or if you are moving from a compact state and want to make Kentucky your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for licensure by endorsement.
Here are the following requirements you’ll need to meet for a Kentucky nursing license by endorsement:
- Complete the online application and pay the applicable fee
- Complete the Jurisprudence Exam and score 80% or higher
- Request the verification of licensure be submitted to the Kentucky Board of Nursing (through NursysⓇ or using a verification of licensure form)
- Submit transcript if licensed in:
- California
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Washington
- Report criminal conviction
- Verify nursing license from the state you passed the NCLEX
Nurses may be issued a temporary permit while the Kentucky Board of Nursing is waiting for licensing board verification. Temporary permits are valid for six months, and supervision is not required when practicing with a temporary permit.
Licensure Fees
To apply for an endorsement license, there will be a fee of $165.
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
Kentucky is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
Is Kentucky a Walk-Through State?
Kentucky is not a walk-through state.
Kentucky CEU Requirements
RNs and LPNs must complete 14 contact hours of nursing continuing education annually between November 1st and October 31st.
Effective January 13, 2022, all nurses are required to complete continuing education in suicide prevention and implicit bias.
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Kentucky?
The average travel nurse salary in Kentucky is $2,209 per week. This could vary depending on location, nursing specialty, and who you use as your travel nursing agency.
Cities in Kentucky With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Hazard
The average travel nurse salary in Hazard, Kentucky, is $2,422 per week.
Prestonburg
The average travel nurse salary in Prestonburg, Kentucky, is $2,369 per week.
Harlan
The average travel nurse salary in Harlan, Kentucky, is $2,295 per week.
Pikeville
The average travel nurse salary in Pikeville, Kentucky, is $2,260 per week.
Lexington
The average travel nurse salary in Lexington, Kentucky, is $2,241 per week.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in Kentucky With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
Getting started with Trusted Nurse Staffing is simple. First, use our Pronto job search to see available listings for travel nurse jobs in Kentucky.
If you don’t find an assignment that you’re looking for, you have the option to receive updates when more travel nurse jobs in Kentucky become available.
Once you’ve identified an appealing assignment, it’s time to apply. If you’re an experienced travel nurse, you’ll find everything you need on the website to manage the process on your own.
With Pronto, you’ll sign up, sign in, and click “apply.”
From there you’ll follow the prompts, upload any required credentials and documentation, select your preferred start date, and more.
If you need assistance applying, or along any step of the process, one of our Trusted Nurse Staffing support staff members are readily available to answer any of your questions about travel nurse positions in Kentucky. Our support staff will walk you through each step of the application process.
You’ve chosen your travel nurse assignment in Kentucky, now you need to sign your contract and head to the Bluegrass State.
Once your assignment is complete, Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you extend your contract or help you find the next assignment on your travel nurse journey. We’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Kentucky?
Travel nurse jobs in Kentucky not only pay a salary that’s higher than the national average, but the Bluegrass State also offers a plethora of activities to suit any personality.
Just for the food alone, Kentucky is a worthy assignment. The cuisine mostly resembles traditional Southern foods like fried catfish, BBQ, hushpuppies, and country-fried steak, but Kentucky is also known for a few of its own famous dishes. Have you ever heard of a burgoo stew, hot brown, or derby pie? If not, you’re definitely in for a treat.
Kentucky is also home to some of the quirkiest destinations in the entire country. If you’re a fan of the strange and sometimes even spooky, then you’ll love visiting these unique destinations:
- The USS Sachem Ruins – a ghost ship located in Petersburg
- Funtown Mountain – an abandoned amusement park with a rocky past
- The Monroe Moosnick Medical and Science Museum in Lexington – an incredible collection of 19th-century medical instruments
- Troublesome Creek – the original home of the blue-skinned Fugates of Kentucky
- Vent Haven Museum – the world’s largest collection of ventriloquist dummies
- Jailer’s Inn Bed and Breakfast – Kentucky’s longest-operating jail turned B&B
- Floyd Collins Museum – hike through a cave to reach the final resting place of an explorer whose fateful death was a media sensation
If the wonderful and weird side of Kentucky doesn’t get you excited, don’t worry. There are plenty of normal sites and attractions that you may love to experience on your days off.
Take a tasting tour through one of the many bourbon distilleries or a walking tour of the various historical sites. Maybe you’d rather shop for antiques by day and take in some live music by night. Whatever your speed, there’s no shortage of fun to be had in Kentucky.
Even the most outdoorsy types will appreciate the national parks, Mammoth Cave, and splashing around in the lakes that are speckled throughout this great state.
And let’s not forget the famous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Buy yourself a fancy hat and a ticket to the most popular horse race in the U.S.
With 130 hospitals to choose from, travel nurse jobs in Kentucky are abundant and await your application. What are you waiting for?
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Kentucky Right Now?
FAQs About Kentucky Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky?
If you’d like to apply for travel nurse jobs in Louisville, go to Pronto to view active Louisville listings.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Lexington, Kentucky?
If you’ve got your heart set on Lexington, Kentucky, we can help you. Search on Pronto and reach out to one of our recruiters for help.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Bowling Green, Kentucky?
Thinking of starting a temporary life in Bowling Green? When you head to Pronto, you’ll have access to every available travel nursing job in Bowling Green. If you don’t see anything you like, we will notify you when new positions arise.
Which Kentucky Travel Nurse Assignments Have The Lowest Cost of Living?
The cost of living in Kentucky is 8% lower than the national average, offering travel nurses a unique opportunity to earn good wages while enjoying a lower cost of living statewide.
To save even more, you can try finding assignments in one of these affordable cities:
- Middlesboro
- Ashland
- Glasgow
- Somerset
- Shively
- Henderson
- Madisonville
- Owensboro
- Covington
Housing For Travel Nurses in Kentucky: How Do I Go About Finding Housing?
After deciding among the many travel nurse positions in Kentucky, it’s time to find your new home. You can choose from these two options:
- Let us set you up in an agency-based home, fully furnished and ready for you to move in.
- We’ll pay you a housing stipend to find your own housing, which gives you the freedom to choose things like the neighborhood and style of dwelling you prefer.
Choosing to accept a stipend doesn’t mean that your recruiter at Trusted Nurse Staffing won’t be there to help you along the way. Connect with us, and we can give you insights into the various areas and even connect you with rental properties used by travel nurses in the past. Sharing costs is also common with travel nurses, and we can help connect you with another nurse in Kentucky who is looking for a roommate.
How Do I Find The Best Travel Nursing Agencies in Kentucky?
Finding the right agency for travel nurse jobs in Kentucky doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, there are a few things you can do to ease the burden of your search:
- Read online reviews of nurses who have experienced travel nurse jobs in Kentucky.
- Connect with recruiters from multiple agencies to arrange a chat and gain an idea of what type of support they offer their travel nurses.
- Ask what benefits are offered. Some agencies boast high pay rates, but their benefits may leave a lot to be desired.
Trusted Nurse Staffing not only offers the highest pay in the industry, but we also provide a comprehensive benefits package. Our support team is on standby 24 hours a day to take your call. We believe that our nurses deserve the best, and this includes around-the-clock access to recruiters before, during, and after your assignment.
Where Are The Best Places To Travel Nurse In Kentucky?
When deciding on the best location for travel nurse jobs, Kentucky offers both respectable salaries and high-quality of life.
These are the top 5 cities for travel nurse jobs in Kentucky:
- Louisville
- Georgetown
- Henderson
- Covington
- Lexington
How Long Are Kentucky Travel Nursing Assignments?
Most travel nurse assignments are 13 weeks, but with Trusted Staff Nursing, you can work with medical facilities all over Kentucky that provide flexible contracts offering assignments of varying lengths.
Don’t want to leave Kentucky? No problem. We will work with the facility to extend your contract in Kentucky. Want to move on? That’s not a problem, either. We can pre-arrange your next assignment wherever you choose so that as soon as your contract ends, you’ll be on your way.
What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Kentucky?
Not all travel nurse jobs in Kentucky are created equal. But, at Trusted Nurse Staffing, we ensure the following benefits:
- Highest pay rates in the industry
- 401(k) plans
- Flexible contracts between 8, 13, 26, and 52 weeks long
- Full-time and part-time work
- 24/7 access and support from your recruiter
- Overtime/double-time availability
- Weekly paychecks, daily pay, and advances offered
- Direct deposit payments
- Housing, meal, and travel allowances
- A customized benefits package
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance
- License, certifications, and CEU reimbursements
- A loyalty program
- Referral bonus plan
- Priority job order bonuses
- Sign-on and completion bonuses
Why Should I Apply To Travel Nursing Assignments in Kentucky With Trusted Nurse Staffing?
Trusted Nurse Staffing not only offers the highest pay in the industry, 401k plans, housing stipends, customized benefits, and more, but we also ensure that our nurses are supported around the clock.
Our mission is to provide our nurses with the support they need during every assignment. You can trust Trusted Nurse Staffing to be there every step along the way