3 Benefits of Partnering with a Corporate Housing Provider

The following is a guest post written by Trenton Reed of Travelers Haven.

Housing is the most important piece of the puzzle for most travel nurses. A positive experience can turn a good travel assignment into a great one. After all, short-term housing is a travel nurse’s home away from home.

But let’s face it. Finding reliable short-term housing can be difficult for individual nurses. From discovering suitable apartments and condos to securing leases and dealing with maintenance requests, going at it alone can be a daunting task.

Relying on a short-term provider can make entire process simpler for travel nurses — from move-in to move-out. Read more about the benefits of partnering with a corporate housing provider.

Safety

Whether you’re on your first travel nursing job or a seasoned nurse, moving to a new city can be an overwhelming experience — especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. No matter where you’re moving, personal safety is a primary concern.

Sure, it’s entirely possible to secure a safe, short-term rental on your own. But working with a trusted housing provider ensures that you’re covered if something happens.

In addition to vetting landlords and suppliers, the best companies empower travelers to make smart decisions with walk scores, traveler reviews, and neighborhood details. Additionally, they perform quality assurance reviews and manage service tickets, maintenance requests, and other inquiries.

Security

If you’ve ever rented a residential unit, you know that securing an apartment typically entails signing a lease and paying a deposit. Even if a lease isn’t required at the time of move-in, most units require a 30-day move-out notice. And as any travel nurse will tell you, situations arise that may require you to break a lease.

So, what happens if your nursing contract is cancelled during your time at an independent rental? Generally speaking, the person who signs the lease is responsible for any costs associated with a lease break. If you go it alone, it’s often up to you to foot the bill.

Working with a short-term housing provider eliminates the risks associated with leases and deposits. These companies audit and sign leases and manage lease modifications and landlord communications. This ensures travelers have simplified short-term housing experiences.

Affordable options

Affordability is a huge factor for travel nurses. Who doesn’t like saving money? However, finding affordable options that also cater to your specific needs can be tough. Whether you need pet-friendly housing or an apartment in a small town, working with a dedicated housing provider significantly improves your options.

By leveraging combined purchasing power at thousands of locations across the country, housing companies empower travelers with the power of choice. More options results in increased selection — which ultimately results in lower pricing.

And while many providers have extensive coverage in major cities, far too often rural areas and smaller municipalities are overlooked. The best short-term housing companies offer extensive coverage in both metropolitan and rural areas, providing travelers with a truly curated housing experience.

Why compromise when you can live exactly where you want?

RNnetwork partners with Travelers Haven, the nation’s leading healthcare housing provider, to provide travel nurses with rewarding experiences and a safe place to live while they’re working. Learn more about how they support both travelers and staffing companies.