36+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Registered Nurse positions in Kentucky with $65K-$100K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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36+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
These 8 roles pay ~$85k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Kentucky Compares for Registered Nurse Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Registered Nurse roles in Kentucky advertise $8k above the $98k median across the 51 states we can measure, where West Virginia leads at $129k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $107k | — | 5.1/10 | 85 |
| West Virginiaborders | $129k | +$22k | 5.0/10 | 60 |
| Tennesseeborders | $101k | −$6k | 4.5/10 | 150 |
| Virginiaborders | $97k | −$9k | 5.0/10 | 247 |
| Ohioborders | $97k | −$10k | 4.7/10 | 336 |
| Illinoisborders | $95k | −$11k | 4.7/10 | 230 |
| Indianaborders | $89k | −$18k | 4.5/10 | 150 |
| Missouriborders | $81k | −$26k | 4.4/10 | 178 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in kentucky. With 36+ open positions and salaries ranging from $70K to $202K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 2.4/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for registered nurse jobs in kentucky include Baptist Health, Healthfirst Bluegrass, UHS, Vibra Travels, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in kentucky, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses earn in Kentucky?
Listed registered nurses in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $70K to $202K per year, with a median near $85K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Baptist Health, Healthfirst Bluegrass, UHS, Vibra Travels, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 36+ registered nurses positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
Baptist Health11 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Lifepoint Health4 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Signature HealthCARE4 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Alternate Solutions Health Network2 open roles here · WLB 39/100Mercy Health2 open roles here · WLB 53/100
OhioHealth2 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Owensboro Health2 open roles here · WLB 34/100
St. Elizabeth Healthcare2 open roles here · WLB 55/100
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