TRAVEL

Kentucky is on par with the national average for travel nurse pay. What does that mean to a nurse looking to travel? Travel nurses, on average, take home between 10% – 30% more than their permanent counterparts. Please keep in mind that travel nurses can land between, below, or above this range based on location and their specialty. Put into context, the average annual salary of a registered nurse in Kentucky is $57,510, according to Nurse Salary Guide.

TRAVEL NURSE SALARY

Kentucky is on par with the national average for travel nurse pay. What does that mean to a nurse looking to travel? Travel nurses, on average, take home between 10% – 30% more than their permanent counterparts. Please keep in mind that travel nurses can land between, below, or above this range based on location and their specialty. Put into context, the average annual salary of a registered nurse in Kentucky is $57,510, according to Nurse Salary Guide.

HOW DO I GET MY KENTUCKY

NURSING LICENSE?

If a travel nurse wants to obtain their Kentucky nursing license, they must follow these steps:

Complete the Application – Licensure by Endorsement. You can either fill out a paper form or fill the form out online.
Submit verifications of licensure for your original state of licensure and a current state of licensure. If your license in your original state of licensure is current you are only required to submit verification from that state. Also, if your state provides verifications of licensure through Nursys.com please visit nursys.com and request that the verification be made available to the Kentucky Board of Nursing. To avoid processing delays please submit paper verifications of licensure as part of your application packet.
Submit official transcripts from your nursing education program which led to initial licensure. To avoid processing delays please submit your transcripts as part of your application packet.
Register for a Background Check
- Fill out the form
- Select RN/LPN Endorsement
- Click Submit

HOW DO I GET MY KENTUCKY NURSING LICENSE?

If a travel nurse wants to obtain their Kentucky nursing license, they must follow these steps:

Complete the Application – Licensure by Endorsement. You can either fill out a paper form or fill the form out online.
Submit verifications of licensure for your original state of licensure and a current state of licensure. If your license in your original state of licensure is current you are only required to submit verification from that state. Also, if your state provides verifications of licensure through Nursys.com please visit nursys.com and request that the verification be made available to the Kentucky Board of Nursing. To avoid processing delays please submit paper verifications of licensure as part of your application packet.
Submit official transcripts from your nursing education program which led to initial licensure. To avoid processing delays please submit your transcripts as part of your application packet.
Register for a Background Check
- Fill out the form
- Select RN/LPN Endorsement
- Click Submit

TRAVEL NURSE

OPPORTUNITIES IN KENTUCKY

Kentucky is home to over 75 hospitals.
There are three Level I trauma centers.
Multiple large health systems including: Kentucky One Health, Baptist, Commonwealth Health Corporation, and Saint Elizabeth Healthcare Systems.
8 teaching hospitals such as: University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky Hospital, University of Louisville Health Care and more.

TRAVEL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES IN KENTUCKY

Kentucky is home to over 75 hospitals.
There are three Level I trauma centers.
Multiple large health systems including: Kentucky One Health, Baptist, Commonwealth Health Corporation, and Saint Elizabeth Healthcare Systems.
8 teaching hospitals such as: University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky Hospital, University of Louisville Health Care and more.

TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING

IN KENTUCKY

Our dedicated travel and housing team can help you find great housing in Kentucky. There are two options available: company paid housing or receive per diems to find housing for yourself.

Kentucky’s cost of living is 13% lower than the national average. So, what about housing? On average, housing costs are 30% lower than the rest of the country.

Here are some figures about the average cost of renting apartments in Kentucky:

One-bedroom: 32% below national average.
Two-bedroom: 29% below national average.
Three-bedroom: 28% below national average.

Keep in mind that prices and percentages vary based on location.

Whatever the choice, MSO Kentucky’s team is available to assist you with all your travel and housing needs. We ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible.

TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING IN KENTUCKY

Our dedicated travel and housing team can help you find great housing in Kentucky. There are two options available: company paid housing or receive per diems to find housing for yourself.

Kentucky’s cost of living is 13% lower than the national average. So, what about housing? On average, housing costs are 30% lower than the rest of the country.

Here are some figures about the average cost of renting apartments in Kentucky:

One-bedroom: 32% below national average.
Two-bedroom: 29% below national average.
Three-bedroom: 28% below national average.

Keep in mind that prices and percentages vary based on location.

Whatever the choice, MSO Kentucky’s team is available to assist you with all your travel and housing needs. We ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible.