Through this presentation, I aim to shed light on the often opaque world of bill rates in the travel healthcare industry. I plan to equip healthcare travelers with the understanding they need to navigate this complex system and advocate for themselves effectively. The talk will cover essential elements like understanding bill rates, dissecting the components of a pay package, and strategies for negotiating fair and competitive compensation. By demystifying these financial aspects, I hope to empower travel healthcare professionals to secure the best possible terms for their assignments. I will provide the attendees with Cost sheet calculators for them to understand the overhead the agency has and what would be the lowest percentage an agency will take. My 18 years of experience at the helm of TLC Nursing have provided me with the in-depth knowledge required to discuss this topic in a manner that is both informative and accessible.