One of the first questions new travel clinicians ask is: “What about housing?” Surprisingly, this is one of the simpler challenges to solve in traveling healthcare. There are a number of app-based, online, and private options you can explore to find your home away from home when you’re filling a new role in a fresh location. 

Here Are 5 Ways To Find Housing As A Travel Clinician

Furnished Finder

Furnished Finder is an online database stocked with over 150,000 apartments, condos, homes, and rooms, for short or mid-term rentals. Each unit is fully furnished, so you don’t have to bring more than the essentials, which gives you the option to connect directly with the owner or property manager. 

Travel Nurse Housing

Owned by the same entity that runs Furnished Finder, Travel Nurse Housing shares some of the same database listings for mid-term housing, but they cater specifically to travel clinicians. You can choose from rooms, homes, or hotel options across multiple locations to suit any number of contract destinations.

Landing

Landing is a membership-based flexible lease housing platform that offers local concierge services in more than 375 U.S. cities. All units are fully furnished, and you can house up to 2 people per bedroom. Relocating is easy and only requires 2 weeks’ notice, making it the perfect option for flexible living.

The platform works directly with property owners or managers and requires background and credit checks, In some cases, employment verification and pay stubs may also be requested. Landing also offers a Standby program that pairs furnished, flexible housing with travel accommodations in partnership with Frontier Airlines. 

Airbnb

The leader in short-term vacation rentals, Airbnb is often the go-to for many travel nurses. They have homes, rooms, and experiences all around the globe, and you’re sure to find something that suits your needs on short notice. However, one downside to this platform is the extensive list of fees that tend to stack up for things such as cleaning and nonrefundable deposits.

Room With A Coworker

One of the least expensive and easiest arrangements is to stay in a room with someone from the facility where you’ll be stationed. Community boards or known contacts are often already in place, making the transition easy. IDR Healthcare knows all the right people to help you make those essential connections. Learn more about how we can walk you through life and success as a travel clinician here.