• Airbnb -- Airbnb is one of the most well-known property rental sites. The great thing about Airbnb is the company ensures that all property hosts are verified, and you can communicate with hosts in real time via the app. This rental site is unique because hosts offer a variety of property styles, from small studio apartments to 8-bedroom beach houses. Airbnb’s search filters make it easy for travelers to find exactly what they’re looking for, from securing a place with an outdoor pool or somewhere that will allow pets.
• Furnished Finder -- This company runs criminal background checks on all tenants via KeyCheck. And on the flipside, it also runs background checks on the landlords who are advertising their properties on the site. Travel nurses can easily submit a Housing Request and take advantage of Live Chat via the Furnished Finder app. Travelers can visit the FAQ page to see that it’s been used by more than 100,000 travel nurses and is trusted by more than 100 healthcare staffing agencies. Travelers who utilize Furnished Finder will have a minimum 30-day stay and typically, utilities are included in the overall price.
• Travel Nurse Housing -- TravelNurseHousing.com is the sister company of Furnished Finder. One of the unique perks is free owner verification. If you’re a traveler and looking for temporary housing somewhere else online, TravelNurseHousing.com provides a free report that shows the name of the owner on record, if there is a pending foreclosure, and other property-specific information.
• Transplant Housing -- Transplant Housing focuses on the whole travel healthcare field, including nurses, locum tenens, mobile dentists, and allied healthcare professionals (such as physiologists, technicians, physical therapists). To see what other travelers are saying about specific properties, and for general tips on travel safety, join the Transplant Housing Facebook Group.
• Extended Stay Hotels -- These are a great option for travelers as they are ideal for month-to-month situations (opposed to a longer lease) and typically, they charge you weekly. Extended stay hotels have a layout similar to an apartment, including a complete kitchen as well as free internet and paid utilities.
  
  Since there are hundreds of extended stay hotels across the country, we recommend checking out Extended Stay America.com so that travelers can search for options near the location of their travel assignment.
  
  A brief list of extended stay hotels includes Candlewood Suites, Hometown Studios, Staybridge Suites and Intown Suites.
  
• RV Life -- If you love the great outdoors, opting for an RV for your temporary housing might be a great fit. Of course, there are a few things to consider, like safety, having a designated area to park, and the option to pull the RV on a regular roadway vehicle, like a pickup truck or SUV. Plus, if you have three or four days off in a row, you can fill up your gas tank and head out to your desired destination without worrying about the cost off additional housing!
  
  To learn more about a stellar travel nursing couple living the RV life, check out  Chase and Lindsay! Follow them on Instagram for dozens of tips and tricks about living on wheels and how to get the most out of travel nursing - @WereOutNAbout.
• Anyplace.com -- Anyplace allows customers to rent living spaces that come fully equipped with office spaces. And the best part? There are no leases, landlords, or long-term commitments. Right now, Anyplace only has apartments available in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City. This housing option could be a fit for travelers who take on assignments in California and New York in highly populated areas. However, since these apartments are located in major cities, travelers can expect to pay a higher cost per month, which can quickly eat up the weekly stipend.
  
  

• Run a Google image search of the property being advertised in photos
• Never wire funds
• If the landlord has a dramatic story as to why they can’t meet with you or answer your specific questions
• If the price seems too good to be true, then it probably is
• If the landlord’s main focus is always about collecting your money/deposit
• Check the listing for misspellings or broken English
• Odd hours of communication (e.g., calling/emailing you at 3 a.m.)
• High-pressure sales tactics

If for any reason your travel assignment gets cancelled, please reach out directly to your recruiter/staffing agency to make them aware of your circumstances so they can provide clarification about next steps. Make sure to double check your contract and see what was written into it regarding cancellation.

If you opted to lease/rent an apartment, ask if the lease includes an early termination clause if your assignment is cancelled, and if there is a required notice that you need to provide (e.g.,14-day notice).

Tip: Before agreeing to sign a contract, ask that your travel staffing firm insert a cancellation protection clause.