Traveling nurses are becoming a larger
industry than anyone could have guessed. The stress of finding temporary
housing can be overwhelming. Most agencies have a set up housing available, but
at what cost? The pros, well, when you cannot find any other options, they can
find you temporary housing. Though not always where you want to be and usually
at the expense of your housing stipend pay. I know I like to have control over
where I lease. If you choose to go the route of your agency setting you up with
housing, then expect your pay to be lowered because they tend to remove the
housing stipend from your overall pay.
Finding temporary housing as a traveling
nurse can be frustrating. You must constantly search places like groups,
forums, calling realtors, Furnished Finders, or even Craigslist. We all know
places like Craigslist can be sketchy. If you’re a woman traveling alone, I
would not recommend this route at all.... Finding a place that offers short
term leasing AND is fully furnished is more difficult than most people realize.
Most apartments will not allow short term leasing, most of their minimum is a
12-month contract. As a travel nurse your contracts can get canceled and you
may get stuck in a lease that you don’t need. If you do get lucky enough to find
a place that offers short-term leasing, then you have to look to see if you are
lucky enough to have a fully furnished temporary home. If not, then you have
more problems on your hands that you need to resolve. Do not forget about
setting up the utilities.... Before you know it, you have spent over the
housing stipend that your agency provided you.
The travel nursing community has started
to drift towards RV living. We can’t say that we blame them... The long-term
outlook is so much more affordable. After the initial setup of the RV, like
down payments and getting the extra attachments, you will start coming out with
more money because you are getting to save the remainder of your housing
stipend each month. Finding places to short-term lease and cost you anywhere
from $500 to $2,000, and it still does not guarantee utilities, furniture, and
even safety. Motel living may be furnished, and include utilities, but their
rates are just as high in prices and will add up just as quickly. Plus, you are
spending all this money on something you will never own.
RV Parks are all over the United States,
with more opening each month. You get to control where you live, and how close
you want to be. RV Parks (typically) include water, electricity, trash, and in
most cases free wi-fi and laundry room. They are more accommodating for those
three-six month leases. Traveling across the country and have some time before
that next contract, or want to see the Grand Canyon on your way to California?
RV parks also welcome those weekend stayers, so you never have to worry about
hotels again!
No one likes to pack, let alone unpack
their life. Sure, you may have gotten used to minimal living, but think of all
the time you could save by never having to fold and hang all your clothes each
time you arrive at a new place. RV living allows you to bring your home with
you. You will always have a fridge that you can keep stocked, you will always
have that favorite pillow, and you can now travel with kids or pets. Bringing
the family along while you experience a new state offers room for adventure.
You get to still create memories that you all will never forget. If you are a
single parent, this kind of lifestyle can be a game changer. You get to follow
your profession while still maintaining a relationship with your family.
We here at RV Depot believe in helping
you achieve your future. We are a short-term financing company that can get you
approved for an RV today! Own your own home on wheels in only four to six
years!! With that RV paid off, imagine all the extra money from the housing
stipend you get to keep!
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