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Furnished Finder
Built for travel healthcare. No booking fees, healthcare-focused landlords, lease-friendly. Best first choice.
Airbnb Monthly Stays
Use the monthly stay filter; many hosts discount longer stays. Wide inventory with reviews. Service fees add up.
Facebook Groups
Search "travel nurse housing [city]". Lowest prices, direct negotiation. Must vet carefully.
Extended Stay Hotels
No lease hassle, includes utilities. Most expensive but good for first few days.
Rent vs. Your Stipend
Rents vary by city; compare listings near your facility with your housing stipend before you sign.
Housing Search Checklist
- Start well before your assignment begins
- Budget: keep rent below your housing stipend
- Search Furnished Finder first
- Join Facebook housing groups
- Request video tour before committing
- Confirm lease matches 13-week contract
- Verify WiFi, utilities, parking included
- Check the commute to your facility
- Get everything in writing
- Photo document at move-in
- Save all receipts for taxes
Pro Tips
Tip 1: Book temp housing for your first few days while checking permanent options in person.
Tip 2: Compare agency housing vs taking stipend. Self-finding often leaves part of the stipend as savings.
Tip 3: In expensive cities, look at nearby suburbs; a slightly longer commute can lower your rent.
Tip 4: Negotiate Airbnb monthly rates directly via message for 13-week commitments.
Scam Warning Signs
Wire transfer requests, prices too good to be true, refusal of video tours, pressure for immediate deposit, landlord "out of country", no written lease — all red flags. Always verify before sending money.