What does home mean to you? A skilled locum tenens housing expert can help you find a home away from home while you’re on assignment. Learn about locum tenens housing options, special requests, and tips for settling in and enjoying your locums home.

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    What defines home for you? Is it rising to a warm cup of coffee in the
    morning, binge watching your favorite shows from the comfort of the couch,
    soaking in a bubble bath at the end of a long day, or crawling into bed with
    a riveting novel? Is home happiness, safety, security, family? Is it food,
    adventure, entertainment, respite?
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    When you decide to embark on a locums assignment, it&rsquo;s important to
    consider what makes a home a home for you, to identify your housing wants
    and needs, and to communicate those to your locums housing specialist. While
    there may be certain limitations on what they can provide, a superior locum
    tenens agency will go out of their way to ensure you have the best possible
    experience while on assignment. That way, you&rsquo;ll be eager to return!
    Here&rsquo;s a look at locum tenens housing options, accommodation requests,
    and tips for creating a home away from home.
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  <h2>Locum Tenens Housing Options</h2>

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    The housing you may have while on locums assignment largely depends upon
    your length of stay and what&rsquo;s available in the area:
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      <strong>Brief Stay. </strong>If you&rsquo;ll be serving a very short
      stint, say a week or two, you&rsquo;ll likely stay in a hotel room with a
      refrigerator and perhaps a small kitchenette. This can be a bonus, as you
      can reap the benefits of the hotel&rsquo;s rewards program. Check online
      reviews beforehand to ensure you&rsquo;ll be satisfied with the space. You
      can arrange for accommodations such as bottom or top floor room,
      kitchenette, location near or away from elevators, etc.
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      <strong>Short Assignment.</strong> If your locums stay will be weeks to
      months, you may be in an extended-stay hotel with more living space.
      You&rsquo;ll have a place to store food and cook your dinners at home.
      Again, you can benefit from reward points and can request accommodations
      that suit your needs.
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      <strong>Longer Term.</strong> If you&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll want to research
      amenities beforehand and negotiate as needed. A trusted locums team will
      do what they can so you&rsquo;ll be excited to continue working locums
      into the future.
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    <strong>A note about finding locums housing: </strong>You can always decide
    to arrange for housing yourself! It&rsquo;s more research and footwork on
    your part, but many physicians and APs enjoy this part of the process,
    especially if they&rsquo;ll be bringing family or pets along.

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    <h2>Locum Tenens Housing Requests</h2>
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    Consider your wants and needs in regard to housing. Don&rsquo;t be afraid to
    make requests. Your locums housing expert should try to accommodate when
    possible. Remember that their hands may be tied if you&rsquo;re in an area
    with limited housing options. Also, there may be the opportunity to upgrade
    or to make the arrangements on your own if you&rsquo;d like. Speak with your
    housing representative about:<br />
    Amenities &ndash; Gym, pool, on-site laundry, ironing board, Wi-Fi,
    breakfast<br />
    Accessibility &ndash; Proximity to elevator, ground or upper floor<br />
    Location &ndash; Close to work, in the mix, far from city noise<br />
    Surroundings &ndash; Restaurants, entertainment, grocery, library,
    transportation<br />
    Family &ndash; Spouse, children, pets, visitors
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  <h2>Creating a Home Away From Home</h2>

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    Ultimately, you&rsquo;re the one who can make your lodgings your home
    &ndash; even if for a brief time. Think about what you&rsquo;ll need to
    create your home away from home so you can get the most from your locums
    adventure. A few ideas&hellip;
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    <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>
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      Make arrangements to bring your spouse, kids, or pets along (it&rsquo;s
      possible!)
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    <li>Immerse yourself in your new city</li>
    <li>Forge friendships with new colleagues on assignment</li>
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  <h2>Travel with Cross Country Locums</h2>

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    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.
    <a href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/contact-us"
      >Take your next locum tenens assignment today.</a
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Locum Tenens Housing: Home Is Where the Heart Is