You found the perfect travel assignment! Now, you’ll need a comfortable living space, a home away from home while you have your adventures. This can be daunting when you don’t know the area and if you aren’t sure how to get started. Don’t worry - there are many different housing options for travel nurses. Depending on your location, be it in a big city or rural town, there are several ways to approach finding the perfect refuge. We’ve put together a few suggestions to start you off on the right foot.
Housing Options for Travel Nurses
There are more options with temporary housing than you might think. A short-term lease makes a lot of sense for travel assignments but subleasing has its advantages too. Month-to-month gives you more flexibility to move around in a city, finding the best location for you. Don’t forget about furnished versus unfurnished places too. There are websites and groups designed for traveling healthcare professionals that allow hosts in your new area to post their rental properties.
Rental Options
Cabins can be found in beautiful out-of-the-way places all across the country. Many RV Parks also have cabins for rent. These quaint spots are not short on amenities and maintain a rustic feel. They are typically furnished and some even provide complimentary washers and dryers on premises. Spending your free days hiking, kayaking or exploring the nearby wilderness might be the perfect way to unwind. What a beautiful way to enjoy a working vacation!
Cabins
Extended stay hotels are serviced apartment complexes that use a hotel-style booking system. This can be a perfect solution for short-term assignments. You don’t have to pay for cable or other amenities, and you have access to laundry facilities. Extended stays usually cater to areas often served by corporate travel so they may be ideal for the medium-sized city assignments.
Extended Stay
We recommend a travel trailer you can attach to your vehicle since you will probably need your car on assignment. These are perfect if you know you want to travel for a few years and can really help you feel like you are home wherever you go. Keep in mind, with an RV you will still need to rent a place to park and gain access to necessary hookups. The RV park may not be in walking distance to many amenities but it can provide you with a new community and neighbors.
Recreational Vehicles
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Most people also forget to ask their new manager if they have any
suggestions on living arrangements. They may even know of a few
staff members that rent to travelers like you. This can be a crucial
option if you’re heading to a rural area that doesn’t appear
to have much available online. You never
know until you ask!
Not knowing neighborhoods, traffic, or access to public transportation can be frustrating and even a little scary at times. There are a lot of apps out
there to help take the mystery out of a new area. You can learn how
“walkable” a neighborhood is, including information about crime and
safety as well as real advice from the locals that live there.
It's important to decide what size space you need during your assignment; are you a minimalist or do you like to bring your ongoing craft projects with you?
After you have an idea about space requirements, think about what you are looking for in a lease agreement.
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