Traveling Traveler: Flex Travel Assignments?

[RNdelux]

Hello everyone!

Long time lurker, first time poster...

I'm a 2 yr ICU RN delving into the fabled world of travel nursing! I've been reviewing an offer of $1325/wk (half hourly half stipend) for a 13wk contract in FL with a catch: It is an "ICU Float" position which would require me to divide my time between THREE facilities in the area, each about 45mins away from each other. Also, I would be floating to PCU on occasion. Anyone ever head of/worked this type of assignment?? I really don't mind the frequent change of scenery and I consider myself pretty adaptable, however, I am left with some questions…

Are these hospitals trying to pool resources and pull a fast one by using one traveler to fill the needs of three facilities, maybe even six different units (assuming each has a PCU and ICU)!?

Does the compensation offer (which is the same as single facility assignments in the area) match the commitments of this assignment? What's more, Do I have any leverage at all to negotiate more moo-lah for the inconvenience of dividing my time between three facilities, me being a first-timer??

I would love to hear some input from all of you travel pros (or pros in the making) out there!

[Argo]

Always ask for more.

If you are ok with the floating, go for it.

[8-ball, BSN]

The one thing I would question (and get in your contract) is do you have to float to different facilites in the same shift? becasue that would really suck. You can always ask for more money they might tell you no. You should use the travel calculator on Pan travelers website you can adjust your package such as higher stipend for lower hourly without effecting the payout for the agency.