OR RN in Louisville, Kentucky
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Louisville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,306/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.06
- Weekly
- $2,306
- Yearly (full-time)
- $119,912
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.06/hour — 64% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 643 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 175 of them in Louisville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($57.23/hour across 119 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse providing comprehensive care for a group of patients. You will assess and reassess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized plans of care, monitor responses to treatment, and coordinate education for patients and families. This role also includes delegating tasks, mentoring staff, supporting quality and safety initiatives, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The assignment offers exposure to hysterectomy, gynecology, total joint, general, bariatric, Da Vinci robot, ENT, thoracic, neuro spine, and plastic surgery cases.
Weather:
Louisville typically offers crisp, comfortable days and cool evenings around this time of year, with changing skies and occasional rain. Pack layers and a light jacket so you can enjoy both outdoor activities and city explorations.
Fun Things To Do:
• Waterfront Park: Walk along the Ohio River, enjoy scenic views, and explore the open green spaces.
• Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory: Discover the city’s baseball history and see how iconic bats are made.
• Churchill Downs: Visit the legendary racing venue and explore its exhibits and grounds.
• Day Trip to Mammoth Cave National Park: Explore remarkable cave formations and scenic hiking trails.
• Day Trip to Lexington: Enjoy horse-country scenery, historic attractions, and local dining.
Job Specifics:
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Shift: Days, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; no weekends; call may be up to 40 hours on a six-week schedule
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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