September 29, 2025

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8 Best Housing Sites for Healthcare Travelers

Posted on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Host Healthcare

Host Healthcare provided this article.

Looking for trusted housing sites for healthcare travlers? You’re in the right place!

You’ve secured your next travel healthcare assignment, but have you figured out where you’re staying yet? If housing is still on your to-do list, don’t worry! With so much change happening in a short amount of time, the thought of finding temporary home can feel a little overwhelming. Between cost, commute, roomates, and even whether your pet can tag along. Where do you start?

Finding furnished, short-term housing isn’t alwasy easy. But it is possible to find a place that fits your needs and feels like home while you’re on assignment. We have compiled some of the most trusted and traveler-friendly housing resources out there to make your move smoother.

In no particular order, here are our top 8 recommended healthcare traveler housing sites for you to explore:

Transplant Housing

A temporary housing website built just for healthcare travelers? You bet! Transplant Housing prides itself on its ability to provide unparalleled comfortability in knowing that these homes are strictly open to healthcare travelers on assignment. Considering the lifestyle of a healthcare travelers, this platform connects healthcare professionals to homeowners who truly understand the constant shifts in this profession and the uncertainties that come with being on a traveling contract. They help take the hassle out of healthcare traveler housing so that you can focus on the job that awaits you!

Airbnb

The most well-known company in short-term rentals, Airbnb, goes beyond short-term vacation rentals. The platform also serves as one of the best resources for healthcare travelers to find housing when on assignment. With extensive options to filter your search, you can find the exact needs you are looking for in a short-term home. Airbnb also offers the most accurate availability listings when looking for specific dates to book.

Because Airbnb properties are typically owned and managed by independent homeowners who can dictate their own pricing, there are certain fees to be aware of when searching for homes on the platform. For example, cleaning and service fees may come attached to your booking reservation. There are, however, in most Airbnb bookings discounted rates for monthly stays. Airbnb is a must-start website when looking for your short-term home.

VRBO

A very useful alternative to Airbnb, VRBO offers many of the same searching features, along with clarity in when your future home is available and whom you are renting from. Like we noted for Airbnb, VRBO allows property owners to determine pricing for their rental property, which includes fees for cleaning and service. All fees will be communicated prior to booking your reservation. However, it is important to note that there are far fewer monthly discounts offered on VRBO than there are offered on Airbnb.

Furnished Finder

For those looking for short-term, furnished housing, Furnished Finder is one of the best options. Not only do they offer competitive prices, but they also provide property verification to eliminate the worry of scammers. Using Furnished Finder, you can perform a background check on any residential property you are interested in and gain access to property owner ratings. You can even check out what other listings property owners have rented out.

There are no hidden fees with Furnished Finder as they provide you with the direct contact of the property you wish to rent, so you may book directly through the homeowner. Furnished Finder is geared towards helping healthcare travelers discover furnished homes, apartments, and even single rooms that fit their every need. They even go the extra mile by providing city guides to help both new and well-seasoned healthcare travelers get familiarized with their new location.

Zillow

You may associate Zillow with purchasing a home, but did you know that Zillow actually has its fair share of short-term leases? Like other platforms, with Zillow, you can filter your search by price, location, house amenities, and even the style of home you are looking for to fit your preferred aesthetic. Before you start your search, we must tell you that the only way to find short-term or furnished housing is through the keyword bar. Once you’ve found a property that looks promising, you will want to read the description on the rental to help determine if it is the right fit for you.

The Gypsy Nurse Facebook Group

A Facebook page created for healthcare travelers by healthcare travelers. Could it make more sense for healthcare travelers? The Gypsy Nurse community is filled with healthcare travelers who are open to sharing their experiences traveling and working in different facilities across the country. Created to equip healthcare travelers with useful insights and tools they need to navigate the experience, this Facebook page built by Gypsy Nurse provides a caring community of both travelers who are renting out their homes and travelers who are searching for housing.

For those who would rather avoid communicating with landlords who may not completely understand the nature of this unique travel profession, the Gypsy Nurse Facebook Group lets you do just that. By joining this Facebook page, you are instantly connected to a host of healthcare travelers who may even be looking for somewhere to stay in your area.

HotPads

A smaller subset of Zillow, Hotpads primarily offers rental opportunities rather than homes and apartments available for purchase. This housing platform allows you to edit all the same filters as Zillow, making it a simplified process for healthcare travelers searching for their next place to stay. Hotpads gives users the ability to search for a variety of furnished options, whether that be a specific style of townhouse, condo, apartment, or even house. Although Hotpads is connected to Zillow, Hotpads provides unique listings different from what’s available on Zillow. To start searching for properties, create a profile, add your favorite listings to your account, and begin reaching out to landlords to make easy, seamless connections.

Apartments.com

Say goodbye to third-party servicing fees and hello to countless apartments across the nation right at your fingertips. Apartments.com is a very reliable website whether you are searching for a townhouse, condo, or any other type of apartment-style of housing. Aside from the never-ending listings on tap, a major advantage of using Apartments.com is that you will be working with the apartment complexes or real estate agency directly.

However, one disadvantage of using Apartments.com is the lack of short-term housing options. Many of the options available on the platform are listed as 12-month leases, so before you start your search, be sure to apply the appropriate “short-term” filter in the lifestyle tab. Once you have the proper setting selected, start exploring a variety of suitable apartments for your upcoming travel healthcare assignment.

🌍 Oh, The Places You’ll Go…

Travel nursing is an exciting career path filled with opportunities, challenges, and adventures not everyone will experience. Whether you are about to start a 3-month or 12-month assignment, it’s important that you feel at home in your new city. Leave it up to the short-term housing experts at Transplant Housing, Furnished Finder, Airbnb, and so many others to help you settle into your new home away from home. It’s the least we can do. After all, you are out there saving lives.

We hope this article on the top 8 housing sites for healthcare travelers was helpful in your housing search. Do you have any housing sites you use that we didn’t mention here? Comment those housing sites below.

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By Furnished Finder

May 20, 2023

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Navigating Housing Stipends: Calculators and Insights for Travel Nurses

Posted on May 20, 2023December 19, 2023 by Furnished Finder

When you are working as a travel nurse, it can be a little tricky to figure out how much to budget for housing. The area of the country, the season you are in, and the number of short-term rentals available in the area will all affect how furnished rentals are priced. This can make it especially frustrating for new travel nurses to figure out what to pay for their short-term rental.

Housing Stipend Calculator

Luckily, Furnished Finder has a tool that makes comparing all of the housing costs in a certain area easy. The Housing Stipend Calculator gives you a great breakdown of what is available in the area, how common certain amenities are, and what average rates are for private rentals versus renting a room.

This is especially helpful because it gives you a breakdown of the types of rentals travel nurses are actually looking for. Most websites cater to either traditional renters and have prices based on unfurnished units with a long-term lease, or they are priced for vacationers and only offer a nightly rate that adds up quickly for long stays. With this tool, you can compare fully furnished spaces with monthly rates listed and short lease terms available as the standard practice.

How much to spend on short-term housing?

Most experienced travel nurses will recommend spending a maximum of one-quarter of your monthly income (aka one paycheck) on your short-term rental. This allows you to allocate three-quarters of your income towards savings, expenses back home, or fun! For most, this is a manageable amount that will allow you to live comfortably while also securing safe, comfortable housing.

Now when it comes to deciding what a truly fair price is for the area you will be living in, some of it will depend on your personal preferences. For instance, if having a washer and dryer in your unit is a non-negotiable, your idea of a fair rate may be different than someone who is willing to make trips to the laundromat.

What is the cost of living in your facility?

Square one is looking at what pay packages in the area are looking like for your specialty. Unfortunately, the pay that hospitals are offering may not line up well with the cost of living in the area they are located. Ask your recruiter(s) for a ballpark range in the city where you are looking, and loosely base your housing budget on that.

Then make a list of what you really want in your housing options and a list of non-negotiables. These may change as you move through your search, but it’s a good idea to have a rough idea of what you really want in your living space.

Plug the city into the Housing Stipend Calculator.

Next, plug that city into the Housing Stipend Calculator and see if your preferred amenities, the pay rates for the area, and average housing costs line up. I like to make sure there are at least five or six spaces easily within my budget because housing can fill fast. Don’t bank on scoring the one “budget” space after you secure your travel nurse assignment, so make sure you have several options that would work.

Adjust your expectations on your budget, if necessary.

Along the way, you may need to adjust your expectations or your budget. Sometimes, you may find that pay rates for the area simply don’t line up with what you would like to pay for housing and the amount you need to pay for all of your expenses back home. Don’t feel defeated–this just means it’s not the right time to travel to this particular city or state. Broaden your search, and the right travel nurse assignment at the right price is sure to roll around eventually.

At the end of the day, it’s difficult to set a specific price range that you can expect to pay for short-term housing across the country. Plus, every person will have their own idea of what ideal housing consists of. Set your expectations, adjust as needed, and take every hiccup as a learning experience for next time!

By Furnished Finder

January 20, 2023

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How to Get the Best Rental Experience Possible

Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Furnished Finder

It’s a challenge that all travel nurses face: housing. While Furnished Finder gives travelers more than 100,000 options for monthly furnished rentals across the country, how do you ensure that your rental experience is the best it can be? Well, let’s break it down into a few key tips.

Communication is key

This may seem obvious, but in too many cases, it isn’t. Communication is key to ensuring that your rental and your rental experience are exactly what you’re looking for. From the moment you send a housing request or when you send out a message or booking inquiry on Furnished Finder, take a few extra minutes to be detailed. Introduce yourself, explain exactly what you are looking for, how long you are looking to stay, any deal breakers or must-haves, as well as if you have any pets. A personal introduction and getting all of your needs clear from the beginning will go a long way in ensuring that property owners who reach out are already aware of your needs.

This also applies when you are at the property. Is it missing any furnishing that you need? Is something broken? Remember that a property owner can only fix or improve what they know about!

Avoid scams

There’s no worse rental experience than a scam. There are multiple ways to avoid being taken as a part of a scam, but some of the most impactful tips are to talk to a landlord on the phone or on facetime, always pay securely, and do a verification check. Talking on the phone will ensure that the relationship passes your “gut check” and that you have no uneasy feelings. Facetime to see the property (and if the property is occupied, at least the exterior of the property) will ensure that you are renting exactly what you think you are renting. Paying securely with a credit card will offer you protection in case of a dispute or other conflict. (This is one of the many reasons to avoid paying via Venmo or Zelle). Finally, make sure that the property belongs to the property owner by requesting a verification check on Furnished Finder.

Know the area

If you’re traveling to a new area, reach out to local Facebook groups or talk to new co-workers to discover the best and safest area of town to stay in. Even if it is a tad further from the hospital, keeping your safety as a top priority will be more than worth a slightly further commute. You can also do a Google street view and research crime rates in the area to help you get a feel for the area before you arrive.

Be honest with pet expectations and rules.

Pets! We love them, and they can help keep you company while on the road! Many property owners welcome Fido with open arms but have set in place different policies to protect everyone. Make sure that you ask about any regulations or policies and that you are comfortable with them before signing a lease.

Get everything in writing.

It may seem tedious, but when you’re talking lease terms, rules, and policies, get everything in writing as a part of your lease. What is your deposit? What is the rent? What happens if your contract gets canceled? What would cause a property owner to keep your deposit? How quickly will you get your deposit back? Make sure that you get all of these items and any other questions you may have put into writing!

At the end of the day, nothing ensures a great rental experience like trusting your gut. Be sure that you’re comfortable with where you are, and go have a great time exploring the new area!

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. We have you covered with our housing page if housing is an issue. You can search for what you are looking for.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

START HERE

Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By Furnished Finder

December 17, 2022

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Travel Nurse Side Hustle – Turning Your Home into a Short-Term Rental

Posted on December 17, 2022December 27, 2023 by Furnished Finder

Disclaimer: Please consult with a tax professional before renting out your home as a travel nurse. A traveler may put their nontaxable status at risk if they rent their tax home out when on a travel assignment.

Side Hustle for Travel Nurses:

Have you ever thought about making extra money by hosting travelers in your home on Furnished Finder? You can make thousands by taking the leap into a travel nurse side hustle by offering your room, apartment, condo, or house to fellow travelers while you’re away on assignment.

Katrina Dividina and her husband are travel nurses who started renting to other travelers in 2020. Now they have six units on Furnished Finder and have replaced the income they make from traveling. They still travel because they love what they do, but the extra money they make on Furnished Finder gives them more opportunities to travel for fun and hit their savings goals. To learn more about their story and the process, register for the event today and tune in the day of.

Travel Nurse Side Hustle – Turning Your Home into a Short-Term Rental

About Brian:

Brian Payne is the CEO and Founder of Furnished Finder. Brian led the housing talk at TravCon 2021 and 2022 and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Furnished Finder. Furnished Finder is a no-booking-fee, furnished housing marketplace for healthcare travelers and other traveling professionals.

For more information on hosting your property through Furnished Finder, visit www.thegypsynurse.com/travelershostingtravelers.

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. If housing is an issue, we have you covered with our housing page. You can search for what you are looking for.

Resources:

The Landlord Diaries Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-landlord-diaries/id1641540804

“30 Day Stay” book by Zeona McIntyre and Sarah Weaver. Available on Amazon & Audible

Find housing/view comps in your area: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/

View traveler stats in your area: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/stats

The Landlord Diaries Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thelandlorddiaries4137

30-Day Stay book:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/30-Day-Stay-Investors-Mastering-Medium-Term/dp/1947200828/ref=asc_df_1947200828/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598354936952&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2689937029426391308&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9051708&hvtargid=pla-1796077882768&psc=1

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/30-Day-Stay-Audiobook/B0BK9YHD9S?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqOucBhDrARIsAPCQL1bDgBiYMqUKTA_GVXAWKwULJsNSNy4FVyvUpRUFEBQA_pSzUFR8lu0aAgv4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-payne-1a1986122/

MTR Summit by Jesse Vasquez – in-person event – April 2023 – San Diego – More details to follow.

By Furnished Finder

October 19, 2022

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5 Things to Pack for a Fully Furnished Rental

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Furnished Finder

Most experienced travel nurses would agree that when you are looking for housing it is easiest to find something that comes fully furnished. Whether you are renting a room in someone’s home or a more private space, ideally you won’t have to worry about bringing any linens, basic kitchen tools, or larger electronics like a TV. Most travelers typically prefer these fully furnished rentals because they don’t have to worry about overpacking their car or moving home items from place to place.

While some travel nurses will rent these types of spaces and can manage to pack everything into a suitcase or two, it can be nice to bring a few extra items to make your stay more comfortable. Here are five small items you can bring to make your thirteen weeks in a fully furnished rental just a little better.

1. Your Favorite Pillow

There is nothing like getting off from a stretch of three shifts, feeling dead tired, taking a nice hot shower, and curling up in your comfy bed. However, each person’s definition of “comfy” may be a little different. Landlords will typically provide a decent bed with all the necessary accompaniments, but obviously each individual will have different preferences for their sleeping arrangements. A pillow is great because it doesn’t take up much space, adds a homey touch, and helps make that much-deserved sleep after a long shift that much better.

2. A Good Kitchen Knife

If you enjoy cooking on your days off, most landlords provide basic pots and pans, utensils, and dishes in their furnished rentals. But no matter how nice the landlord and rental has been, I have yet to stay at a short-term rental with a decent (aka sharp) kitchen knife. Nicer knives are typically expensive, so this makes sense from a practicality standpoint. I simply bring my own medium-sized kitchen knife that I know will work for any of the basic cooking I need to do while on assignment.

3. Your Favorite Coffee Mug and Water Bottle

Keeping your coffee or tea hot for work is a must for most nurses, as is having a water bottle handy to attempt to stay hydrated during shifts. Personally, I love Yeti and Hydroflask products for both work and travel purposes. Since you won’t be stocking up on a bunch of different travel mugs or random water bottles, buy a good quality version of each and you’ll be set.

4. A Laptop Computer

Even if you use your phone for almost everything you do on the internet, as a travel nurse it is helpful to have at least a cheap laptop with you. First of all, some sites you may want to use don’t work well on mobile versions. Second, when you are doing onboarding or credentialing for future jobs you will likely need a laptop to manage paperwork, do online modules, or renew certifications. It is rare that your host will have a computer for you to use, so having one before you set out for your assignment will make your life that much easier in the long run.

5. A Pet Blanket or Bed

It can be hit or miss on whether or not landlords allow pets. If you choose to travel with a furry companion, keep in mind that your etiquette and consideration while living in a rental with your pet will likely directly affect whether or not pets are allowed in the future. Landlords may request that you avoid letting your animals on furniture if they are particularly worried about wear and tear. Regardless, it is courteous to bring some sort of cover for the furniture or bed for your pet. This will help contain any pet hair and saves you the trouble of having to lint roll like crazy before you leave to avoid extra cleaning fees.

Living in a furnished rental definitely cuts down on the amount of packing you will have to do prior to setting out for your travel assignment. This is great because it also cuts back on the number of trips you will have to make hauling things back and forth from your car. However, bringing a few extra items to make your space more comfortable or life a little easier is a great idea. Even if your job is “temporary,” three months is long enough to want to feel settled in and happy about your space.

We hope that you found these 5 things to pack for a fully furnished rental helpful. Do you have any other items to add to this list? Comment them below.

Bio:

Alex McCoy – Alex is a pediatric travel nurse and the content manager of Furnished Finder, the leader in affordable travel nurse housing, and is part of a travel healthcare duo. Married to her physical therapist high school sweetheart, Alex has a passion for the traveling healthcare worker. Click here to read more articles from Alex McCoy.

By Furnished Finder

August 26, 2022

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Avoid Being Scammed While Booking Housing

Posted on August 26, 2022August 22, 2022 by Furnished Finder

As a nurse, you are always learning. And as a travel nurse, you’re always learning even more.

Need to obtain a certification?

Curious about what it’s like to work in Hawaii?

How about extreme travel in the COVID era?

Interested in learning more about finances and financial management?

What about self-care and work-life balance as a traveling medical professional?

Have tax questions?

What about side hustles?

And what about how to avoid being scammed while booking housing for your next job?

These things and more will all be discussed in depth at TravCon 2022. TravCon is The experience for traveling healthcare professionals, and both The Gypsy Nurse and Furnished Finder will be in attendance! This isn’t your typical conference, either. TravCon is focused on creating an experience for all that attend. No boring conference here!

TravCon will have breakout sessions, training, panels, and even booths with exhibitors. There, you can explore new companies, ask questions you’ve always been wondering the answers to, and meet all sorts of new people. Best yet, both The Gypsy Nurse (booth # 9) and Furnished Finder (booth #317) will have booths and exciting things to share with you.

As safety is such an incredibly important and ever-developing conversation, Brian Payne, CEO of Furnished Finder, will also discuss the importance of avoiding scams while booking housing. He will be presenting “Online Housing Scams & Personal Safety Tips” to the attendees of TravCon. It’s key as a traveler to not only ensure you are booking housing in a way that protects you and your With scams ever-present and changing rapidly; you won’t want to miss it!

See you there!

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. We have you covered with our housing page if housing is an issue. You can search for what you are looking for.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

START HERE

Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By Furnished Finder

July 22, 2022

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Private Housing vs. Shared Housing – What’s Best for You?

Posted on July 22, 2022July 21, 2022 by Furnished Finder

All travel nurses must face the same daunting question when it comes to planning their housing for an assignment; Should you rent private housing or a shared home? It’s a question that comes with many pros and cons, so let’s break it down.

Private Room, Shared Spaces

When the idea of shared housing is brought up, we know that many people immediately think of college dorms or rentals. But this is a different situation and a completely different lifestyle than college days! Many homes are available for rent (check out Furnished Finder!) with individual private rooms and shared living and kitchen spaces.

Pros of a private room- shared spaces:

The cost savings is the first and arguably largest advantage of renting a room within a shared home. Prices for private rooms are typically much lower than renting the entire home as the expenses are shared and split up between tenants. We know travelers and travel nurses have budgets to keep in mind, which is a great way to save some money on rent!

Another great perk about renting a private room within a shared home is the chance to meet other travelers or perhaps residents of the local area. Some homes are rented to all travelers, and other homes may have long-term tenants or even the owner residing in other parts of the home. What better way to meet new friends and get the scoop on the local areas than to live with someone?!

Cons of a private room- shared spaces:

Sometimes there can be a conflict with roommates or those sharing a living space. However, this is much less common with professional roommates. Be sure to set clear expectations and have an open and respectful line of communication; many conflicts can be avoided before they even happen.

Entire Homes- private housing

Just like it sounds, renting an entire home means that it’s you, you, and only you (or perhaps you and a spouse or family member!) in the home. No sharing of common spaces – everything is yours!

Pros of entire homes:

Total privacy! Although it may seem obvious, this perk is a big perk for those who may have varying hours, work nights, or just tend to be more private travelers. You won’t need to worry about potentially waking someone else up if you’re headed in to work late (or early!), and vice versa if you are trying to sleep.

Additionally, with an entire home rental, you can live according to your own habits without worrying about others who you live with. Keep the thermostat how you like, clean it on your own accord, etc. As long as you are within your lease limits, you get to determine how you keep things!

Cons of an entire home

When you’re the only tenant, you’re also the only one to assume all housekeeping responsibilities. Any terms agreed to in your lease are on your shoulders. This may not be a big deal for some, but for others, it may be difficult with schedules and workloads. Remember that different types of homes require different types of maintenance (and per your lease). An apartment may have minimal outdoor upkeep, for example, but an entire single-family home may require you to do yard upkeep if agreed upon.

Whichever you prefer – a private room within a shared space or an entire unit (private housing) – find a home that excites you! On Furnished Finder, you’ll find everything from apartments and townhouses to single-family homes, cottages, back houses, and guest suites! You may even find an RV or a tiny home!

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. We have you covered with our housing page if housing is an issue. You can search for what you are looking for.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

START HERE

Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By Furnished Finder

June 23, 2022

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50 Best Places to Travel Nurse

Posted on June 23, 2022April 29, 2024 by Furnished Finder

According to Furnished Finder, here are the top 50 cities where travel nurses work.

First, we’ll start with the top 10 cities where travel nurses need housing:

San Diego
Seattle
Denver
Phoenix
Boston
Los Angeles
Nashville
Atlanta
San Francisco
Portland

Here are the other most popular travel nurse cities to round out the top 50.

Albuquerque
Austin
Las Vegas
Saint Louis
New Orleans
Tucson
Tacoma
San Jose
Reno
Portland
San Antonio
Miami
Charleston
Houston
Washington
Sacramento
Orlando
Honolulu
Tampa
Baltimore
Charlotte
Asheville
Chicago
Burlington
Dallas
Oakland
Palo Alto
Saint Petersburg
Colorado Springs
Anchorage
Fort Myers
Santa Rosa
Charlottesville
New York, NY
Scottsdale
Fresno
Savannah
Boise
New Haven
Jacksonville

There are so many great cities that travel nurses can visit, and just because a city isn’t on this list doesn’t mean that travelers don’t go there. One of the things you’ll notice is that Furnished Finder doesn’t just have listings in the big cities, as about 50% of the cities in the top 200 have populations of less than 100,000 people.

Whether you’re going to the big city or a quaint rural town, chances are that Furnished Finder will have a monthly furnished rental to choose from. Start your travel nurse housing search today by filling out a Housing Request or Search the Map.

The way it works is that you can search and contact landlords directly or through the App. Every landlord on Furnished Finder is verified so you can book housing in confidence, knowing that the person you’re speaking to really is who they say they are.

Next, there are no booking fees on Furnished Finder. This can literally save travelers hundreds every month! Plus, you can now book hotels on Furnished Finder and save up to 25% off.

Want to learn more about a city before you go there? Check out the free travel nurse housing Stipend Calculator.

Our job board is a great place to search for your next travel nurse assignment. If housing is an issue, we have you covered with our housing page. You can search for what you are looking for.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

START HERE

Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By Furnished Finder

May 8, 2022

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How Facebook Messenger is Hurting Travel Nurses

Posted on May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 by Furnished Finder

Throughout the process of building www.furnishedfinder.com, I’ve made it my mission to stop scammers in their tracks. They are the nemesis of our industry, and I thoroughly enjoy pulling the rug out from underneath them. Knowing that online housing scammers prey on traveling nurses, this two-minute read could be the difference between keeping or losing big money.

What you learn in this article could save you thousands!!

One of the ways that travelers connect with each other, and landlords looking to host them, is through Facebook (Meta) groups. If you’re a member of Furnished Finder’s Travel Nurse Housing Facebook group, you know how helpful our group is when it comes to learning from other travelers and being part of our community. However, when it comes to finding housing, there’s a vulnerability within ALL Facebook groups that travel nurses absolutely must be aware of. Please keep in mind that this view may not necessarily be the view of The Gypsy Nurse.

Scammers are Targeting Nurses Via Messenger.

Be careful using Facebook Messenger to connect with potential landlords! This might be my Jerry Maguire mission moment, but I can’t sit back and let overseas scammers take advantage of hard-working healthcare professionals. Calling for a boycott of Facebook Messenger may not be popular, but it will hopefully provide enough exposure to the problem that prevents you from losing a couple of grand!

Facebook Messenger is Worse than Craigslist.

While scammers historically preferred setting up shop on free listing sites like Zillow and Craigslist, they are now focusing their efforts on travel nurse housing-related FB groups! Before I expose the ruse, I should mention that Facebook does not provide group admins with adequate member-screening tools, so while we try our best to identify and remove fake accounts, it is an impossible battle.

That said, here’s the racket:

Scammers view your ‘housing-wanted’ group post through one of their fake accounts that got approved.

Then they’ll reach out to you (using a different profile) via FB Messenger, asking if you still need a place in the city that you just mentioned in your post.

Once you engage them, the ruse begins. Here comes 20+ beautiful images, a rent price that is surprisingly affordable, and they have immediate availability! Oh, and of course you can bring your pet.

They try to convince you to send a deposit immediately to hold the place and they are actually quite convincing.

What just happened is that they used the information you provided against you. The hard part is that legitimate landlords use Messenger as well!

Here are the best ways to protect yourself.

Request a phone call – Scammers prefer to do everything via text/messenger. If they won’t talk to you over the phone, it is a huge red flag.

Request a Facetime/What’sApp VIDEO walk-through. If they won’t provide a live video walk-through, it is another huge red flag.

Stick to websites that verify landlords like www.furnishedfinder.com. On Furnished Finder, travelers feel comfortable booking housing because you know that landlords are vetted and legitimate. They are who they say they are.

Furnished Finder wants you to stay safe at all costs, and we hope this information is helpful. There are inherent risks in everything we do, but traveling healthcare professionals are in the crosshairs of scammers and must always be hyper-vigilant.

We hope you found this article on how Facebook Messenger is hurting travel nurses helpful. Are there any other tips you would like to share with fellow travel nurses when it comes to Facebook Messenger and scams? Comment below.

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