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Travel Nursing: Vermont

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Vermont Licensure Information and Requirements

Vermont ceu requirements.

• What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Vermont ?
• How To Become a Travel Nurse in Vermont With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps

Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Vermont?

What are the high-demand travel nursing specialities in vermont right now, faqs about vermont travel nursing, find current travel nurse jobs in vermont.

For the most up-to-date information on licensure requirements and fees, visit the Vermont Board of Nursing website or contact them at ( 802) 828-2396 .

Licensure Requirements

Vermont is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact , so you won’t need to get a state-specific license to work as a travel nurse there if you already have a multistate license in another compact state. 

If your primary license is in a non-compact state, you must apply for licensure by endorsement. To complete this process:

• Review nursing statutes and rules .
• Create an account with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.
• Complete the online application for an individual license.
• Request verification of your credentials through Nursys Ⓡ .
• Complete a criminal background check .

Applications are normally processed within three to five business days. The Office of Professional Regulation also has the authority to issue provisional 90-day licenses while application information is pending.

Licensure Fees

The application fee for licensure by endorsement is $150.

Nurse Licensure Compact Status

Vermont enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) on February 1st, 2022.

Is Vermont a Walk-Through State?

Vermont is not a walk-through state.

RNs and LPNs in Vermont need to complete one of the following requirements every two years to renew their licenses:

1. Verified 50 days (equal to 400 hours) of active practice in the previous 2 years or 120 days (equal to 960 hours) of active practice in the previous 5 years 2. 20 hours of qualifying continuing ed in the previous 2 years; or 3. A nationally recognized certification

Vermont APRNs must complete all of the following every two years:

1. Meet 20 hours of CE criteria to renew an RN license 2. Have practiced as an APRN for 50 days in the last 2 years or 120 days in the last 5 years 3. Hold a current national APRN certification

APRNs who prescribe or dispense controlled substances must also complete two hours of training in that area every two years.

What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Vermont?

For travel nursing, Vermont has a current average weekly salary of $1,662. This is below the national average. However, the cost of living in Vermont is higher than the national average. This may be something to consider if you’re thinking of taking a travel nursing job in this state.

But remember, travel nurses receive many benefits besides just their salaries. There are also things like housing stipends, travel and meal allowances, and bonuses to consider.

Cities in Vermont With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries

White river junction.

The average travel nursing salary in White River Junction, VT, is $2,479 per week.

Brattleboro

The average travel nursing salary in Brattleboro, VT, is $2,376 per week.

The average travel nursing salary in Newport, VT, is $2,209 per week.

The average travel nursing salary in Middlebury, VT, is $2,009 per week.

The average travel nursing salary in Rutland, VT, is $1,982 per week.

Thousands of Nurses Love Partnering with Trusted Nurse Staffing

Trusted nurse staffing is such a great company to work for and they are so easy to work with. I love using them as my first company for travel nursing!

My recruiter did an amazing job at finding the best fit for me! An outstanding job with communication, updates and ensuring all my questions were answered!!

I have been with Trusted Staffing for about 18 months now. I have essentially been working local contracts, but the experiences have been memorable. My recruiter, is always available when I have a question or concern. Travel nursing is something all nurses should experience. I can't wait until I can do some serious traveling

Every member of this company I’ve interacted with has exceeded my expectations. My recruiter, Alex, is so commutative and goes above and beyond always. I can’t imagine switching to another company!

I have had the best experience with Trusted Nurse Staffing. My recruiter Tom is amazing. He always treats me with respect and as a friend. He is on top of everything I need. And when my Dad passed away, he helped me with time off, no problem and they even sent me a beautiful comfort box that was very helpful. Fully recommend this agency.

How To Become a Travel Nurse in Vermont With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps

Use our Pronto job search to see listings for travel nurse jobs in Vermont. You can set filters to search by salary, location, specialty, and more.

Don’t see anything you love? No problem — Pronto will update you when more travel nursing jobs in Vermont become available.

After you’ve looked through the listings and found Vermont travel nursing jobs that interest you, it’s time to sign up and apply. Pronto makes it easy to do everything in one place, from filling out an application to uploading credentials and more.

If you need a little assistance, one of our Trusted Nurse Staffing support team members will be happy to help.

Found your dream travel nursing job in Vermont? Great! Just sign your contract and you’re ready to go. 

And next, if you love Vermont so much that you’d like to stay longer or want to spread your wings and try someplace new , our staff is here to assist you through the process.

If you’re searching for a well-balanced lifestyle filled with mountain hikes, scenic drives, and quaint towns, look no further than “The Great Mountain State” of Vermont. 

You’ll find endless opportunities for entertainment here. Plus, the change of seasons will leave you feeling like you’re living in a movie. 

As you explore the state during your Vermont travel nursing assignment, you might check out:

• Farms and wineries
• Nature museums and parks
• Vermont crafts, food, and art
• Mountain walks and scenic drives
• Skiing and snow sports

If you plan on travel nursing in Vermont during the fall or winter months, you’ll definitely want to pack your warmest clothes! 

Speaking of cold weather, winter is the perfect time for travel nurses who are fans of skiing to call Vermont home. Check out Killington Resort, the biggest ski area in the East with a broad diversity of terrain across six mountains. Or explore Stowe, known for its quaint ski village, expert ski terrain, and excellent hospitality.

If the lake life is more your speed, head to Emerald Lake State Park, Grand Isle State Park, or Lake St. Catherine State Park. With lakeside camping, a beach, boating, and fishing, you’ll have no problem unwinding. 

Vermont is a great place to be a travel nurse. Visit Pronto to check out our listings for Vermont travel nursing jobs to see if this could be your next travel nursing destination.

Labor and Delivery

Operating room, neonatal intensive care unit, post-anesthesia care unit, intensive care unit, emergency room, step-down unit, what are your active travel nursing jobs in burlington.

If you’re on the hunt for active travel nursing jobs in Burlington, visit the Pronto job search. If you don’t see any travel nursing assignments that fit your preference, no need to worry — Pronto will notify you when travel nursing jobs in Burlington become available.

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in South Burlington?

Looking into travel nursing jobs in South Burlington? Visit Pronto to check out our active assignments. 

Don’t sweat it if you don’t come across any assignments that interest you. Every time a new travel nursing job in South Burlington that matches your filters becomes available, Pronto will let you know.

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Rutland?

If you’re searching for travel nursing jobs in Rutland, the first step to finding your dream assignment is to visit the Pronto job search. There, you’ll be able to see a list of available nursing assignments in Rutland that match your qualifications.

If you don’t come across any assignments that interest you, not to worry. Pronto will alert you when Rutland travel nurse assignments become available.

How Do I Find Housing While Travel Nursing in Vermont?

“ Choosing to accept a stipend doesn’t mean that your recruiter at Trusted Nurse Staffing won’t be there to help you along the way. Connect with us, and we can give you insights into the various areas and even connect you with rental properties used by travel nurses in the past.”

How Long Are Vermont Travel Nursing Assignments?

The length of your Vermont travel nursing assignment can vary depending on: 

• The contract lengths your chosen travel nursing agency offers (some will only offer certain contract lengths).
• The type of travel nursing assignment you apply for. Some travel nursing assignments can be much shorter due to the specialty or nature of the assignment.

At Trusted Nurse Staffing, we offer flexible contracts running 8,13,16, or 52 weeks. 

If your assignment is a good fit and you’d like to call Vermont home for a bit longer, your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter can help you extend your contract.

What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Vermont?

The benefits you are eligible to receive as a Vermont travel nurse can vary depending on what is offered by the travel nursing agency you choose. 

Doing your research and looking around for a travel nursing agency in Vermont may seem a bit overwhelming, but it’s a decision that will greatly impact your experience. 

It’s best to have a firm understanding of what each agency offers before you commit to an assignment.

As a nurse with Trusted Nurse Staffing, you’ll receive many benefits, including: 

Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with 4% match after 1,000 hours and 1 year of employment
• Weekly Paychecks
• Direct Deposit
• Overtime/Double Time is Available
• Customizable Pay Packages

Top-Tier Bonus Opportunities:

• $1500 Referral Bonus Program
• Loyalty Program
• Sign-on & Completion Bonus
• Discount Program

Leading Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
• HRA Card to fully cover healthcare deductibles
• Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits

Additional Insurance Benefits:

• Portable Permanent Whole Life Insurance
• License, Certifications & CEU reimbursements
• Portable Short-term/Longterm
• Disability Insurance 

Work Flexibility:

• Flexible contract options
• Full/Part Time Work, Per Diem
• Housing, Meal and Travel Stipends
• Rental Car Options

Best In Class and Communication:

• On Day 1, you’ll get matched with your own dedicated support team that includes clinical support, payroll, and compliance experts, with ongoing assignment advocacy.

Why Should I Apply To Travel Nursing Jobs in Vermont With Trusted Nurse Staffing?

At TNS, travel nurses are not just a number. You and the work you do are valuable and your compensation should reflect that.

We acknowledge the challenges of working on the road, which is why you’ll enjoy the highest pay rates and the best benefits packages in the industry when you partner with Trusted Nurse Staffing.

We’re also able to offer 24/7 support because we believe that our nurses deserve the best. If you need us for anything while on the road, we’ll be ready to take your call.

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How Do Travel Nurses Find Housing? Agency vs. Stipend

For many travel nurses, housing is one of the most important pieces of the pay package , but can also be one of the most challenging aspects of being a traveler. It provides this exciting, yet terrifying adventure of finding a new home while having to sign a contract sight unseen most of the time.

Housing has certainly become a deal breaker for us — we won’t sign a contract until we know 100% what we’re getting into for housing.

Housing can make or break an assignment. Whether you’re a first-timer or a traveler who has been doing it for years, you’ll want to feel settled and comfortable in your new home. With the transitions between new jobs and new friend groups, having a safe and comfortable place to come home to is one of the highest priorities in a new contract.

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Travel Nurse Housing Options

Travel nurse housing is available in two options:

• Agency-placed housing – Your staffing agency makes housing arrangements for you.
• Stipend pay – You receive a stipend and make your own housing arrangements.

I have used both options depending on the assignment. I know several travelers who only take agency-provided housing — it’s simple and one less thing to worry about. I also know travel nurses who take the stipend and either find their own housing or travel in an RV. One option isn’t necessarily better than the other. It really depends on what will work best for you.

Agency-Placed Housing

Typically, the more stress-free option for finding housing would be to allow the agency to provide it for you. Most agencies have an internal housing department that finds a place for a short-term lease (often they have long leases that they rotate travelers in and out). The agency also rents your furniture package, pays your utilities, and can even get you housewares like linens and dishes (typically, for an extra fee).

I’ve also heard of some agencies paying for cable and internet, though that’s not common. Often, they will set you up at an extended-stay hotel that has all of those amenities already provided.

Usually, agencies send you two to three housing options to choose from (if available and if you ask), but ultimately, they’re going to place you where is most convenient for them (typically what is currently available and the cheapest). You can request what you want, but there is no guarantee you will get it. Agencies often have access to discounts that are inaccessible to travel nurses.

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Benefits of agency-placed housing

• The simplicity of it. If you aren’t super-concerned about housing or are new to traveling, it’s definitely the easier way to do things. You don’t have to worry about security deposits, arranging utilities, etc.
• The availability of housing. It may be difficult to find housing in smaller cities with limited housing options on your own.
• Better prices on housing. Agency-placed housing may offer you better housing options than what you can afford with the housing stipend. For example, finding a furnished, short-term lease that includes utilities during the holidays in a safe neighborhood in Manhattan for $1,600 per month will be tough.
• Better treatment. Landlords and property managers may be more attentive and helpful when they’re trying to please a large corporate staffing agency with the potential for a long-term contract versus an individual needing only a three-month lease.
• No money up-front. You don’t have to come up with money out of pocket for the lease, deposits, etc.
• Safeguard for cancellations. You eliminate a potentially expensive problem if your assignment gets canceled before your lease is up.

Stipend Pay

Understanding travel nurse contracts and the way a company pays travel nurses is the first step in deciding which route to go. Some companies pay nurses an extremely low hourly rate (as low as $20/hr), but that is the only money that is taxable.

The additional money falls into the housing and cost of living stipends, which are not taxed. Some agencies will look at the housing stipends and spend all of it, or the large majority while booking your agency-provided housing. Then, you are left with a small amount of money earned while at work. However, if you can find cheaper housing on your own, you can pocket the rest of what is left over from the stipend.

When you choose stipend pay, you’re responsible for finding, booking, and paying for all of your own housing and the expenses that go along with it. The actual dollar amount will differ based on the location and your specific contract, but it is typically adjusted based on the cost of living in that region. The travel company will provide you with either a weekly or monthly total for the specific stipend.

The best way to go about this is to find a fully furnished place that will include utilities, cable, and internet. These types of rentals often include all housewares and basic furniture, so all you have to bring are personal items.

Other travel nurses rent a standard apartment or house and then rent, bring, or buy furniture and set up utilities, etc. on their own as if they were a long-term renter. While even more adventurous travel nurses live in an RV or try van-life and rent a spot in a campground or RV park, the location is not likely to be right in the heart of a city.

Even though the stipend may sound like a lot, finding a decent, inexpensive three-month rental isn’t easy — often places charge a premium for short-term leases (sometimes double or triple the normal rent).

One of the other biggest challenges is trusting that the house/apartment will fit your needs without seeing it in person first. A lot of single travelers will rent rooms in houses, but that also provides a risk since you don’t have the opportunity to meet your roommates ahead of time. At a minimum, we recommend doing a video call with the landlord to meet them and view the property. Also, look for reviews from other nurses on Furnished Finder or Airbnb for the unit.

Benefits of stipend pay (and finding your own housing)

• You have control of where you live. Travel nursing for us is all about immersing ourselves in new cities . Everyone values different things in their home, and it is very nice having the option to prioritize what is most important to you. For some people, location is everything. Others want a place that looks nice and trendy, and they don’t mind a short commute. Using the stipend provided by the company allows for total control of where you live.
• You have control over how you want to live. Everyone has different preferences for which housing amenities they find the most important. For example, having a washer & dryer in the unit is important to many travel nurses, and most agencies don’t include that as part of their standard housing package. Sometimes the housing they find does include it, but oftentimes it doesn’t and you either have to pay extra for it or use laundromats. Some nurses may be comfortable splitting housing with roommates to save money, while others may want an entire place to themselves. Someone may find it important to be able to walk to attractions while others may just want something pet-friendly for their furry family members.
• You can make money off of the housing stipends. Some travel nurses find cheap housing and pocket the excess stipend money. Taking your own furniture or buying used items can save money too. Travel nursing in pairs can make you the most money — one of you can take agency-placed housing and the other the stipend and split it, or you both take the stipend and find a place together for cheaper rent. Sometimes, nurses are even able to find staff at the hospital to stay with for very reasonable rent.
• You have extra time to get settled. When taking agency-placed housing, you’re typically allotted two days to move in before your start date and two days following the last day of your contract. The flexibility to set your own move-in and move-out dates is nice and allows for additional time to travel or explore more of the area surrounding your contract dates.

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Housing FAQ

If you take agency-provided housing and don’t ask for any upgrades, then yes. If you take the housing stipend and find something within that budget, then the answer is also yes. But if you want upgrades like two bedrooms, a vacuum, or a washer/dryer in the unit, you’ll have to pay extra. Likewise, if you can’t find what you want for the stipend amount, you may have to pay a little out of pocket.

Most agencies pay for utilities (gas, electricity, water) up to a certain point. With private housing, many landlords also include utilities (gas, electric, water, and internet) in the rent since it’s considered a “short-term rental”. Cable (and sometimes internet) may be at your own expense, although some companies do pay for that as well. As mentioned before, a lot of company housing involves extended-stay hotels, and therefore everything is covered.

Once you have an address (either agency-placed or arranged by you), contact the property manager or landlord and ask who the providers in the area are. Then compare pricing and schedule set up for your move-in day — you typically have to be present for the installation. Make sure whatever you sign up for doesn’t require a long-term contract. This often works in your favor, because cable companies generally offer promotional freebies for the first three months. Since contracts are generally three months, you’ll get a premium service at a base-level price. The benefit of finding a fully furnished apartment is that almost all of them include wifi with the cost of rent.

For most agency-provided housing, furnished means they’ll provide the following: – Bedroom : Queen-size bed, one nightstand, one dresser, and a lamp – Dining room : Small kitchen table with four chairs – Living room : Couch, chair, an end table, coffee table, a lamp, and a TV stand Dishes, linens, a TV, bedding, and a vacuum are considered extra and will cost more. A washer/dryer and even a microwave are not necessarily standard all the time either. You can negotiate some of these items. Oftentimes, nurses tend to travel with most of these “extras,” but other travelers I know buy them cheap each assignment, so they have less to move with. For private housing, it’s best to confirm what exactly is included in the listing. Many properties listed on Furnished Finder or Airbnb provide similar amenities and supplies that you could expect at a short-term vacation rental. However, doing a video walk-through or seeing a full listing of what’s included will better help you prepare.

Your options for finding housing are nearly endless. Just make sure you thoroughly vet the place and area before signing a lease — a great money saver isn’t worth it if it’s a risk to your safety. Travel nurse housing sites have become very popular as this profession has been highlighted over the past two years. A few ways to consider when finding your own housing: 1. Furnished Finder specializes in housing for travel nurses. With no booking fees for the traveler and background-checked property owners, this company was built from the ground up with the travel nurse in mind. This has quickly become one of the most popular ways to find housing, and you can even get reviews from previous tenants. 2. Facebook There are many groups on Facebook that can be extremely helpful with housing, especially local groups. Some sites will have homes listed for rent, and others have travelers’ feedback about certain places. This can be a great platform to find answers to simple questions as well, such as “what part of town do you recommend living in,” or “does anyone want to split housing in ‘x’ while we work.” 3. Traditional house-hunting sites like forrent.com and apartments.com 4. Vacation rental websites like Airbnb.com , VRBO.com , and homeaway.com 5. Temporary housing sites like sublet.com 6. Non-traditional housing options like couchsurfing.com or houseboat rentals (search by the city for best results) 7. Extended stay hotels like Candlewood , Extended Stay America , Residence Inn , etc. Be sure to ask for Healthcare worker discounts. 8. Craigslist – Although it has a bad reputation for scammers (and yes, they definitely exist), some of the cheapest housing options can be found on craigslist. A tip is to post your own ad that you are searching for furnished housing, and more people might reach out with options. 9. Stay with a friend or family member (maybe even for free!)

Most staffing agencies will give you two to three options to choose from if you ask — and if they have more than one available. You’ll get the spiel though that even if you put in a request it doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed. In my experience, most agencies aren’t typically overly accommodating when it comes to housing. If housing is important to you, it’s important to know what your deal breakers are and be upfront with your recruiter about that from the start. Even then, you may still end up being disappointed. But, contracts are short, and the housing is temporary.

The amount a company will pay you for your housing stipend is completely dependent on where you are traveling to. The GSA sets housing stipends, and they vary based on the city and state. For instance, the total amount a company will pay per week in Mississippi is vastly different than in San Francisco. Mississippi might be around $300 per week, but San Francisco would be more around $1000 per week. Your recruiter can give you an idea of how much you would make based on the locations you are looking at traveling.

The amount of the housing stipend is determined on the contract, the city, and how the particular agency breaks down its pay package. So, you may get a different amount for each travel nursing assignment.

This is dependent on what you want. Some short-term assignments like strikes do require you to room with a fellow nurse or take less pay to get a private room. Though, you should know this before you apply to the assignment. If you prefer to live alone, travel agencies can accommodate that, or you simply find housing yourself.

Yes! The options will be more limited, and you might have to pay more, but it is definitely possible. It’s something you’ll need to discuss with your recruiter from the start. They’ll have to find pet-friendly housing , and you’ll likely have to pay a pet deposit or pet rent.

Unfortunately, this does happen. Immediately contact your recruiter and in most cases, they’ll fix the problem if it’s truly unacceptable. I know a travel nurse who realized her housing was next door to a methadone clinic. When she contacted her agency, they moved her and the other travel nurses to a safer neighborhood. On the flip side, if you get there and the housing is more run-down than you’d prefer, they may not do anything. This is why I recommend you do your due diligence before you leave for an assignment — it’ll limit housing surprises!

It can be any of the above or even potentially a hotel. If your assignment is in a large city, then you’ll likely be housed in an apartment community. But in smaller towns where options are much more limited, there’s more variety in where you may get placed.

Contact your staffing agency and the landlord immediately. Once the sewage backed up in the house the agency rented us. We contacted our recruiter and the landlord, and someone was sent out that day to take care of the problem. The agency also offered to put us up in a hotel overnight if it wasn’t cleaned up by then — luckily it was. Usually, issues are more minor than this if they happen at all.

This is going to be on a case-by-case basis. If your agency is locked into a lease they can’t get out of, then you’re going to get some resistance. If the housing is truly unacceptable though, they should right the situation. But, if it’s just because you changed your mind, you might have some issues changing housing options last minute.

The big risk with taking the housing stipend is the chance your contract is canceled. Unfortunately, this is one of the biggest risks associated with travel nursing. In my personal experience, I have found most of my own places to live, and I know that the relationship that I have built with my landlords would have been crucial in this scenario. Although it never happened, I would imagine that most of them would have had me pay a few additional weeks’ rent, but then would have returned the rest of the money. However, if you have signed an agreement, not all landlords will take pity on your circumstances. Check the lease or agreement ahead of time and ask for something like this to be added in, if possible.

Sit down and write out what your priorities are. If ease and safety are high on your list, I would recommend going with company housing. But if potentially saving a bit of money and having a choice in where you stay seems more appealing, then venture down the path of taking the stipend. I would always recommend Facetiming with potential roommates or landlords while shopping from afar. This gives you an opportunity to meet them and get a read on their personalities, and ask to see the current condition of the room you might be staying in. Ask a lot of questions and ensure that they are knowledgeable about the house and that it feels like a safe contract to enter into. Personally, I have only taken company-provided housing for short, crisis contracts. These have been wonderful since finding housing on your own for three weeks can be difficult, and quite expensive. The ease of taking company housing was absolutely worth it for the short contracts. Overall, trust your gut. If something feels suspicious, it probably is.

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How To Rent Your Property to Travel Nurses

Property owners often contact us to ask how they can rent their properties to travel nurses. While we are not a property listing service, we do have expertise in the travel healthcare industry. So, in this article, we’ll discuss everything property owners need to know to rent their properties to travel nurses.

Who Rents Travel Nurse Housing?

First, it’s important to know who actually rents travel nurse housing. Sometimes, the agency rents the housing . Other times, the travel nurse rents the property .

Typically, this choice is left to the travel nurse . They can choose to have the company secure their housing or they can choose to secure it on their own. If they secure it on their own, the travel nursing company gives them a lodging reimbursement .

How Much Do Companies and Nurses have to Spend on Travel Nurse Housing?

The amount of money that travel nurses receive for housing varies by location. It also varies from contract to contract.

For example, it’s fair to say that travel nurses will have more to spend on housing in San Francisco, CA than they do in Des Moines, IA. Additionally, the amount they have to spend will vary within a given area based on how much the particular contract pays.

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Perhaps most importantly, and contrary to conventional wisdom, the travel nursing industry operates on a tight budget when it comes to housing. For example, corporate housing is typically far too expensive for the travel healthcare industry.

How to Make Your Property an Attractive Option for Travel Nurses

There are a number of ways you can make your property an attractive option for travel nurses. Basically, it’s important to understand the unique housing challenges travel nurses face. The more you can address these challenges, the more likely travel nurses will be to rent your property.

Length of Stay

Travel nursing contracts typically last 13 weeks. Contracts can be both longer or shorter than 13 weeks. However, only a small percentage are over 13 weeks. Therefore, if you must lease your property for longer than that, then travel nursing is not the right market for you.

Contract Cancellations

Additionally, hospitals can cancel travel nursing contracts for any number of reasons. Moreover, travel nurses are away from home so they may come across any number of reasons to cancel a contract early. This is simply the nature of remote contract work.

While less than 10% of contracts end early, that’s still enough for travel nurses and companies to be concerned. Therefore, travel nurses and companies typically look for month-to-month housing options.

Furnishings

It’s very difficult for travel nurses to manage unfurnished properties. They rarely, if ever, travel with furniture in tow. Instead, they might work with furniture rental companies which can be very expensive. Or, they might furnish a place on the cheap via Craigslist which can be time consuming. Therefore, it’s best for property owners to furnish their properties if they want to rent to travel nurses.

Utilities, Cable and WIFI

As you might imagine, it’s a pain to establish utilities, cable and WIFI every three months, or even every 6 months. As a result, travel nurses strongly prefer properties that provide utilities, cable and WIFI.

As mentioned above, travel nurses have a modest budget for housing. What does that mean exactly?

First, the base rental price should be inline with normal market values for rent in the area. Specifically, travel nurses typically avoid properties that charge high premium prices for short term stays.

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Second, you can certainly factor in the cost of furniture, utilities, cable and WIFI. Travel nurses expect to pay extra for those services.

What do Travel Nurses Look for in Rental Properties?

To recap, you will greatly increase your chances of renting your property to travel nurses if you can do the following:

• Provide lease terms of 3 months or less
• Month-to-month lease terms are highly desirable
• Furnish your property
• Provide utilities, cable and WIFI. Roll the cost into the price.
• Price your property inline with normal market values.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Renting Your Property to Travel Nurses

Next, it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of renting your property to travel nurses. Here are some of the advantages:

• Travel nurse pay is typically well above the median pay for any given area.
• They’re great if you’re specifically interested in short-term tenants who stay longer than several days or a week, but shorter than 6 months or a year.
• They have steady, stable employment for the most part.
• They’re great if you have a furnished property that you prefer to keep furnished.

Here are some of the disadvantages:

• Risk of contract cancellation means you may have slightly higher turnover than you expect.
• You can’t always count on a travel nurse to be available to rent your property because there simply aren’t that many travel healthcare professionals.
• You might have to clean and prep your property more often as the turnover will be higher than the turnover for standard lease terms.

Finally, it’s also important to remember that “guests” become “tenants” once they stay in your property for a specified amount of time. Tenants have more rights than guests. For example, it’s more difficult to evict tenants.

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These time-frames vary by jurisdiction. For example, guests become tenants if they stay in your property for more than 28 days in many jurisdictions. You might view this as an advantage or disadvantage depending on your circumstances.

Where Should You List Your Property for Travel Nurses?

There are several places you can list your property for travel nurses and other travel healthcare professionals. We’ll take a look at each option in this section.

Travel Nurse Housing Websites and Marketplaces

There are a couple of websites that are dedicated specifically to housing for travel healthcare professionals. Those websites are:

• Furnished Finder and its subsidiary TravelNurseHosuing.com
• Transplant Housing

These websites are fairly similar. Property owners pay a fee to list their properties. The fees are roughly the same for each service. There are no additional costs for property owners or guests.

The services provide various tools for communication between property owners and tenants. However, the actual lease agreement is handled off-platform between the owner and tenant.

How to Use Airbnb and VRBO to Rent Your Property to Travel Nurses

Many travel nurses and travel nursing companies use general housing marketplaces like Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, FlipKey and others to find their housing. These services are a bit more difficult to work with because the cancellation policies and payments are handled through the service itself.

Therefore, you are subject to the policies and fees associated with the particular service. Moreover, the fees and policies vary between services.

You might be leery of using these services because you don’t want to rent your property for very short terms like nightly or weekly. Perhaps that is why you want to rent to travel nurses in the first place.

The good news is that you can prevent shorter stays on these platforms by setting a longer minimum stay. This will also make it so your property shows higher in the search results when people search for longer term stays, which is exactly what travel nurses do.

How To List Your Property With Travel Nursing Companies

We routinely receive inquiries from property owners who want to list their property directly with travel nursing companies.  This is certainly possible. However, several factors inhibit the usefulness of this approach

First, as we mentioned above, sometimes the travel nurse secures the housing. Therefore, the agency is not involved in all cases.

Second, hospitals almost always work with multiple agencies to meet their travel nursing needs. Even when the hospital has an exclusive contract with one company, the one company will work with many agencies to help them get the needs filled.

In many cases, hospitals work with 50 to 100 agencies or more. Meanwhile, each hospital has a relatively small number of travel nurses.

Moreover, the housing operations at most travel nursing companies are not as organized as you might think. Therefore, there is a good chance that the agency files your housing option such that it will never be seen again.

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Finally, many travel nursing companies simply will not work with independent property owners. These companies work only with large apartment complexes or established property management firms.

All of that said, you can try to list your property directly with agencies if you would like. You can start by contacting the largest companies in the industry. These companies account for over 50% of the travel nursing placements.

In addition, you can try contacting the staffing offices of the hospitals in your area and asking them which travel nursing agencies they work with the most. If the hospital has an exclusive contract, then they may not be able to help you identify the other agencies that staff a lot of nurses with them.

How To Rent Your Property To Travel Nurses On Facebook

Facebook is very popular with travel nurses. In fact, there are many Facebook groups devoted to travel nurse housing. As a property owner, group admins will most certainly accept your request to join.

You can post your housing to the group using the standard posting features. You can also post your housing in the “Files” section of the group. This section allows you to upload a document, like a Word Document or PDF, with information about your property.

One of the advantages of Facebook housing groups is that they get a fair amount of traffic. Another advantage is that they are free.

There are also disadvantages. First, your listing will get pushed out of site quickly as other users post after you. This happens in both the Discussion and Files sections.

Second, Facebook’s search feature is atrocious. It will only return results back to a certain date. Moreover, it doesn’t always return all the relevant results. Let’s face it, Facebook’s primary goal is to keep users on the site, not to serve up answers quickly and conveniently.

Here is a list of Facebook Groups dedicated to travel nurse housing:

• Travel Nursing: Places/Rooms For Rent
• Traveling Nurse Housing
• Travel Nurse Housing USA – Private & Shared Rooms, Apartments, Sublets
• Travel Nurse Housing – The Gypsy Nurse
• Travel Nurse Housing – Furnished Finder
• Gypsy Soul Travel Nurse Housing Options
• Nomadic Nursing – A Travel Nurse Housing Page
• Travel Nurse Housing Rentals by Landlords
• Travel Nurse Rooms for Rent
• Housing the country, one hospital at a time!

As you can see, there are many options to help you rent your property to travel nurses. None of them are 100% foolproof. In other words, each option could return prospective renters who aren’t actually travel nurses.

Of course, the niche services Furnished Finder and Transplant Housing are your best bets. However, they do entail an upfront cost. That said, it might be well worth the cost to save you from the hassle you might find on other services.

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