Ask a Travel Nurse Housing Expert Question: I don’t know if my agency is being honest or fair with me in terms of their housing costs. They list a property at one price in the contract but I found it on Craigslist at another price. I don’t completely trust my recruiter and so I don’t [...]
Choosing between agency housing and taking the stipend can be a huge decision. While taking agency housing seems the easiest, it does have its disadvantages. You really have no control over apartment location; there will be a short move in date (usually 2 days before assignment) and also a short notice of location. Taking the [...]
There have been overwhelming amounts of beg bugs infestations in hotels and homes in the last few years, especially in larger cities. Traveling to new assignments regularly unfortunately increases your chances of encountering bed bugs and possibly bringing them home. But don’t fret! There are precautionary steps to take to make sure this doesn’t happen. [...]
Finding your own housing as a Travel Nurse can be a little difficult, especially if you’re not sure where to look. A great online site has been gaining in popularity since its inception in 2008. Airbnb is an online community marketplace to list, discover, and book housing accommodations all around the world with listings in [...]
Ask a Travel Nursing Housing Expert Question: This is my first time traveling. I love my hospital. I LOVE my neighbors and the area I live in. When I went on-line I could not find an apartment that was furnished, that would accept 2 small dogs. Any suggestions on finding housing on-line? Ask a Travel Nursing Housing [...]
Ask a Travel Nursing Housing Expert Question: How can I estimate the taxes that will be taken out of my paycheck for the housing that the travel company provides for me (if I do not have a residence to claim)? How do I compare that to having a residence, tax wise? Ask a Travel Nursing [...]
Ask a Travel Nurse Question: I am approaching my first traveling assignment in Bakersfield,Ca,@San Joaquin Hospital. Anything fully furnished, near the hospital, studio or one bedroom you can recommend to me? Ask a Travel Nurse Answer: Hello and welcome to the world of being an independent traveler! I assume you have chosen to take the housing [...]
Being a travel nurse you are often in new, unfamiliar areas around people you might not always know. You can’t always control your surroundings but one thing you can control is your awareness in those surroundings. By being aware of the things going on around you can help keep you safe. It’s important to remember, [...]
Ask a Travel Nurse Question: I spoke with a recruiter today about a job that I am seriously considering. He did inform me of the hourly wage, travel allowance, but stated that the housing would be up to me. He states that most of their nurse’s stay at extended stay hotels for about 250-300 dollars [...]
Ask a Travel Nurse Question: I will be doing a travel assignment at Boston Children’s Hospital. Not being familiar with the area I am planning on taking housing offered by my company. However, the housing is in Waltham, Quincy, and/or Malden which I’m finding is a commute of an hour or greater. Just wondering if [...]
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Travel Nursing Checklist Item #29: How to love travel nursing orientation
Now that you have had a good night’s sleep and started your first day out right you should be full of energy and ready to start your first day. For travel nurses this means the beginning of orientation. Each hospital has a different orientation process and some may be longer than others, but there are some [...]
Travel Nursing Checklist Item #28: Starting the first day of the job off right
So you’ve had a good night’s sleep and the first day of your new travel nursing job is finally here. Tips for starting off a travel nursing job The first day of a travel assignment can definitely be stressful but it doesn’t have to be. It just takes preparation. You know you are a great nurse, but [...]
Travel Nursing Checklist Item #27: Getting a good night’s sleep
Whether you are on your first travel nursing assignment or twentieth there is nothing more important than getting a good night’s sleep before your first day. Actually you need great sleep before each shift too, but for this post we are just focusing on your first day of an assignment. Your first day at your travel nursing [...]
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