Got questions about locum tenens housing? Check out part four of our Locum Life Made Easy guide to learn all about locum housing.

<h2>Locum Tenens Housing: Creating a Home Away from Home</h2>
<p> Have your questions about locum tenens housing held you back from <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/new-year-new-career-making-the-leap-to-locums?"> making the leap to locums</a>? If so, keep reading! We’ve got answers.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/all-about-locum-tenens?"> locum lifestyle</a> offers remarkable benefits:<a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/7-steps-to-building-a-locums-schedule-that-fits-your-lifestyle?"> flexible schedules</a>, versatile experiences, competitive pay, outstanding work-life balance, countless networking opportunities, and career growth, just to name a few. However, some providers are hesitant about embarking on travel locum assignments because they don’t know what the housing situation will be like, don’t want to be away from their home, don’t want to leave their family or pet, or believe they’ll have to search for and make housing arrangements themselves.</p> 

<p>Here, we’ll answer your top questions about locum tenens housing. If you want to know how the locum tenens process works from start to finish, check out the other sections of our multipart guidebook,</p> <strong>Locum Life Made Easy:</strong>
<ul>
    <li> Part one, <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/navigating-your-locums-journey-how-to-connect-with-a-locum-tenens-recruiter?"> How to Connect with a Locum Tenens Recruiter</a>, covers what a recruiter can do for you, how to find the best recruiter, what information to share with your recruiter and more. </li>
    <li>Part two, <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/locum-life-made-easy-getting-placed-on-a-locum-assignment?"> Getting Placed as a Locum Tenens Provider </a>, discusses how a recruiter will help you identify your preferences, apply and interview for positions, negotiate and sign your contract, get credentialed, get set up for travel and accommodations and get oriented and onboarded.</li>
    <li>Part three, <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/locum-life-made-easy-going-to-work?category=Provider+Tips"> Going to Work</a>, covers how to prepare for a new locum tenens assignment, the top traits of successful locum tenens providers, and the benefits of working with a locum tenens recruiter.</li>
    <li>And here, in part four, <strong> Locum Tenens Housing </strong>, we explore what type of housing is available, how accommodations are arranged, who you can bring along and how to make locum housing feel like your home away from home.</li>	
</ul>


<h2>What Locum Tenens Housing Options Are Available?</h2>
<p>Locum tenens housing options include hotels, extended stays, corporate housing, apartments, rental houses, or even rentals booked through Airbnb, Vrbo, or similar sites. Some hospitals in areas where accommodations are limited, like reservations or rural areas, have their own housing options. Providers who own RVs have even taken them on assignment!</p> 

<p>Your locum tenens housing will largely depend upon your length of stay, what’s available in the area, whether you intend to bring pets or family along, and whether your agency handles booking or you decide to.</p> 

<p>You’ll have many options, but here are examples of common arrangements based on length of stay:</p> 
<ul>
    <li><strong>Quick Stint.</strong> If you’ll be on a very short assignment, from days to a week or two, you might choose a hotel room with a refrigerator and perhaps a small kitchenette. Some providers love to stay in hotels because they can take advantage of the hotel’s rewards program. Check out online reviews beforehand to ensure you’ll be satisfied with the space and let your agency’s housing representative know your preferences, like a room with a view, top or bottom floor, kitchenette, location near or away from elevators, etc. </li>
    <li><strong>Short Assignment.</strong> If your locums stay will be weeks to months, you might have an extended-stay hotel with more living space. You’ll have a place to store food and cook your dinners at home. Again, you can benefit from reward points and request accommodations that suit your needs. If you plan to bring pets or family members, you can find a place that works for them. It’s a wonderful way to take an extended vacation and ideal for providers whose spouses work remotely and can travel.</li>
    <li><strong>Longer Term.</strong> If you’ll be staying over 30 days, you may be living in a furnished corporate apartment or rental property. This will give you more living space, but you’ll want to research amenities beforehand and negotiate as needed. A trusted locums team will do all they can to ensure you’ll be eager to continue working locums into the future.</li>
</ul>

<h2>How Is Locum Tenens Housing Arranged?</h2>
<p>You can arrange your own housing (and receive an agreed-upon housing stipend), or your locums agency can handle it for you (and pay for your accommodations directly).</p> 

<p>Talk with your housing representative about your wants and needs:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Amenities – Gym, pool, on-site laundry, ironing board, Wi-Fi, breakfast</li>
    <li>Accessibility – Proximity to elevator, ground or upper floor</li>
    <li>Location – Close to work, in the mix, far from city noise</li>
    <li>Surroundings – Restaurants, entertainment, grocery, library, transportation</li>
    <li>Family – Spouse, children, pets, visitors</li>
</ul>

<p>Your <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/assignments-in-2023?"> locum tenens agency</a> will likely give you a few options. If for some reason you’re not satisfied with the possibilities your agency has found, you can ask for more choices or decide to arrange for housing yourself.</p> 

<p>While arranging your own housing involves more research and footwork on your part, some providers enjoy this part of the process, especially if they want to use the opportunity to pair work and travel, explore a new area and see the sights, or try out a new town to learn whether that’s where they want to settle permanently.</p>

<p>Skilled and experienced <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/looking-for-the-best-locum-tenens-recruiter?">locum tenens agencies</a> are dedicated to ensuring their providers have comfortable, furnished, safe living quarters conveniently located near work. If you go through <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/blog/top-reasons-to-work-with-a-locums-recruiter?">your agency</a>, they’ll handle all the details, like deposits, communication with hotel staff or landlords, arrival and checkout, and any glitches should they arise along the way.</p>

<h2>Can I Bring Family or Pets to Stay With Me in Locum Tenens Housing?</h2>
<p>YES! You can bring pets or family members! Typically, your locum tenens contract will cover arrangements for a one-bedroom, one-bath setup. But your agency may be able to find something with more rooms that fits into the budget (or you can pay the difference to upsize). It’s critical to ensure in advance that the location will allow pets (and your particular breed).</p>

<h2>How Can I Make Locum Tenens Housing Feel Like a Home Away from Home?</h2>
<p>Ultimately, you’re the one who can make your locum tenens housing feel like home. Think about what you’ll need to create your home away from home so you can get the most from your locums adventure:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Keep a vase of fresh flowers on your table</li>
    <li>Set framed photos of loved ones by your bed</li>
    <li>Take your favorite pillow, sheets, or blanket</li>
    <li>Pack a sleeping mask, sound machine, and good books</li>
    <li>Cook your favorite comfort foods or order in </li>
    <li>Bring your spouse, kids, or pets </li>
    <li>Explore your new city </li>
    <li>Forge friendships with new colleagues on assignment</li>
</ul>

<h2>Travel with Cross Country Locums</h2>

<p>Ready to set off on your next locums adventure? Let our team of experts find you a match that fits your schedule, interests, and housing needs. Take your next locum tenens assignment today.</p>

<p> <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums">Partner with us for a rewarding locum tenens experience with Cross Country Locums.</p>


Locum Life Made Easy: Locum Tenens Housing