Rather than settle on a place out of duress, there are several avenues you can take that will adequately solve your housing problem or buy you time to search for a more fitting rental after you get situated in your new assignment. 

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  Sometimes, finding that perfect short-term rental in your travel city can be a
  challenge. What&rsquo;s on the market might not coincide with your travel
  dates, budget, lifestyle, and needs. Rather than settle on a place out of
  duress, there are several avenues you can take that will adequately solve your
  housing problem or buy you time to search for a more fitting rental after you
  get situated in your new assignment.
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<h2>Extended Stay&nbsp;Hotels</h2>

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  Extended-Stay Hotels are a rising trend for many business travelers looking
  for the comforts and conveniences of home without the financial risk and
  obligations associated with a typical short-term private rental&mdash;such as
  security deposits, renter&rsquo;s insurance, and other lease terms that can
  drain your pocketbook. Unlike ordinary hotels, extended-stay chains offer a
  much broader scope of homey features, such as multi-room suites with
  fully-equipped kitchens, a dedicated workspace, and self-serve laundry
  facilities.As you might expect, there is usually a high correlation between
  price and room size, length of stay, and hotel chain. Some of the more upscale
  extended-stay brands (e.g. Hyatt, Marriott, and Intercontinental-Holiday Inn)
  can cost more depending on your preferred set-up, however, there are dozens of
  other appealing mid-range chains to suit your needs.
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  Extended stays have no minimum stay requirements and many chains offer lower
  rates for stays of 5-7 days and deeper discounts for stays lasting a month or
  longer.Some extended-stays are family-friendly and feature courtyards equipped
  with grills, greenspace, a playground, an outdoor pool, and full-service gym.
  As part of your guest package some hotels provide daily or weekly
  housekeeping, replenish your towels and linens, and offer food services (such
  as a free continental breakfast). Of course, the terms of your package will
  vary by hotel chain.
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  Keep in mind that extended-stay hotels are market-sensitive; downtown
  locations in large cities are pricier, so if you want to stay within budget,
  you will likely do better selecting a hotel just beyond the city limits. To
  find a reputable extended-stay hotel chain in your travel city, go to
  biz-rate.com. or talk to your agency&rsquo;s housing department for more
  information about private rental resources.
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<h2>Visit the Online Community Marketplace.</h2>

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  Sites such as <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">Airbnb</a>,
  <a href="https://www.homeaway.com/">HomeAway</a>,
  <a href="https://www.sublet.com/">Sublet</a>,&nbsp;and
  <a href="https://www.upnest.com/">UpNest</a> offer a great selection of fully
  furnished and well-equipped private rentals throughout the nation. Although
  you can expect additional costs with these rentals (e.g., non-refundable
  administration fees, cleaning fees, and an upfront refundable damage deposit),
  most listings are backed by the website&rsquo;s Book with Confidence
  Guarantee, which safeguards 100% of your payment against things like listing
  fraud, phishing, misrepresented properties, wrongful denial of entry, or an
  uninhabitable property upon arrival. You can feel good about booking through
  these websites, but make sure to: scrutinize the property description and
  photos (a lack of photos is a red flag), read about the property owner and
  email them if you have any questions or concerns, read the guest reviews (you
  should look for at least 5 positive reviews including recent stays), and
  understand the cancellation policies. Minimum stay requirements apply and vary
  by property. If you are specifically looking for an apartment rental, check
  out Apartments.com, MyApartmentMap, Padmapper, and HotPads which all collect
  the best of a city&#39;s rental listings and make them easy to browse.
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<h2>Phone a Friend</h2>

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  Ask your recruiter to put you in touch with other nurse travelers (or staff
  nurses) at your travel hospital or facility. They might know about a sublet or
  are looking for a roommate. Even if you initially set yourself up in an
  extended-stay hotel, you might find a more suitable housing option through
  someone you meet at work. Posting your housing needs on the hospital bulletin
  board or internal website can also be fruitful.
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<h2>Fall Back on Aagency-Provided Housing</h2>

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  Chances are that your agency&rsquo;s housing department can accommodate you if
  a housing unit that meets your needs is available during your travel dates.
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<h2>Have additional travel&nbsp;housing question?</h2>

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  Call 1.800.530.6125&nbsp;to speak with one of our talent acquisition
  specialists. Ready to get started on a new assignment? Where will you go?
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