I ask the bill rate on all of the contracts I do. I then negotiate my rate, depending on the assignment. Many experienced travelers do this.
Currently the pay rate in this area for travelers is from $46-52/hr to the agency for an LPN. I can't say what the rate is for an RN...but I highly doubt it's less than what they're paying out for an LPN. Every area of the country is different, and every agency has their own method of dividing up the rates.
No hospital wants staff to know exactly how much their payiing for agency nurses. Causes too many problems, as it makes them discontent with staying on, and not being given a decent wage for the work they do. That's MO anywho..
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