Traveling Nurse Housing Resources: Maximizing Your Ventura MedStaff Stipend

Finding the Perfect Home Away From Home

At Ventura MedStaff, our recruiters will be the first to tell you that finding comfortable and convenient housing is crucial for a successful travel nursing assignment. To help you make the most of your weekly housing stipend, we’ve compiled a list of valuable resources to aid in your search for the perfect accommodations, whether you’re looking for traveling PT, allied health professional, or traveling nurse housing solutions.

Explore Your Options

When searching for housing, consider the variety of options available. From furnished apartments to hotel-style living, whether you’re looking for a traveling nurse housing solution, or you are a therapist or allied health professional looking for a place to stay, there’s a solution to fit every need and preference.

Furnished Apartments: Enjoy the comforts of home in a fully furnished apartment. This option is perfect for those seeking a move-in-ready experience with all the essentials.
Hotel-Style Living: If you value the convenience of hotel amenities like housekeeping and on-site facilities, hotel-style living may be the ideal choice.
Extended Stay Facilities: For longer assignments, extended stay facilities offer a comfortable and budget-friendly option with amenities like kitchens and laundry facilities.

Recommended Housing Platforms

These platforms offer diverse resources for traveling nurse housing options to suit your needs:

Furnished Finder: This website specializes in fully furnished rentals tailored for traveling professionals.
Airbnb: This platform offers a wide array of short-term and long-term rentals, including unique options like studios and townhouses.
Extended Stay America: This hotel chain provides affordable long-term stays with spacious rooms and convenient amenities.

Tips for Maximizing Your Stipend

These platforms offer diverse resources for traveling nurse housing options to suit your needs:

Plan Ahead: Start your housing search early to secure the best options within your budget.
Be Flexible With Your Dates: If possible, adjust your arrival and departure dates to take advantage of lower rates.
Consider Location: Explore housing options in different neighborhoods to find the best value for your stipend.
Compare Prices: Use online tools and resources to compare prices and amenities across different housing options.
Negotiate With Landlords: Don’t hesitate to negotiate rental rates or request discounts for longer stays.
Utilize Amenities: Take advantage of included amenities like kitchens and laundry facilities to reduce additional expenses.
Consider Shared Housing: Sharing housing with other travel nurses can significantly reduce your costs.

Your Housing, Your Choice

With these valuable housing resources and your generous weekly stipend from Ventura MedStaff, you have the freedom to choose housing that suits your comfort levels, the lifestyle you want, and your personal preferences. Empower yourself to find the perfect home away from home so you can make the most of your travel experience.

As a traveling Medical Professional with Ventura MedStaff, you’ll enjoy these perks and benefits.

Medical Coverage

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disabilitiy

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401k

Competitive 401k with company match

Insurance

We offer Group Life Insurance

Weekly Stipends

Reliable weekly payments to support your lifestyle

Paid Agency Exams

We cover costs for required professional exams

Teledoc

24/7 access to doctors via phone or video consultations

Continued Education

Additional $300 annually for Continuing Education Units

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and work-life issues

Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life

Comprehensive coverage for life's unexpected events

Fitness Discounts

Exclusive discounts to keep you fit and health

What Our Travelers Say About Us

"Nicole has been very patient and responsive with me as my situation shifted multiple times! She has been quick to send me options that fit my preferences with each change. She has been an excellent recruiter and would definitely recommend."

Alyssa

SLP

"Tiffany has been so great with me as a recruiter! She answers all my questions in a very timely manner and with sending me possible assignments, she always pays attention to my requests and needs! She’s been so wonderful, and I look forward to continuing working with her in the future!"

Casey

CT Tech

"Sarah was a great recruiter for my wife and I! She worked hard to ensure my wife, and I got what we were looking for and was always quick to communicate back with us. Even when my contract was cancelled 2 weeks before the start date, Sarah helped me stay calm and quickly helped me get TWO job offers in the location that I preferred! I can’t compliment Sarah enough on how helpful she has been to me."

James

Physical Therapist

"Ashley was able to get us an interview with a company immediately and made it a very smooth process for us to get hired! She was able to negotiate for us to get us what we wanted and communicates very well."

Kailey

Physical Therapist

"Kim has been awesome, patient and so very helpful. I plan to stick with her for future assignments."

Tara

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

"Darrin is always there when I have millions of questions and is able to answer all that I need! Easy to talk to, returns calls back, gets things done on a timely manner! I am thankful to have her."

Kimberley

Medsurg

"I’m finishing up my first contract with Tamara as my recruiter. I requested a local contract for my next assignment, and she was able to locate work just 15 minutes from my permanent residence. I appreciate working with her. She’s very attentive and personable."

Aislynn

SLP

"Jordan has been a great recruiter. He is kind, understanding and knowledgeable in his position."

Tammy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

"I cannot say enough about how much Christy has helped me. I was afraid to change jobs, afraid of what is next, and she feel me feel good and confident about this change… I will refer her to anyone... I would not be able to thank her enough for everything to make my dream of becoming a traveling hospice nurse true"

Patricia

Home Health

"Justin contacted me on a Sunday night to let me know about an assignment he had just come across and we submitted my application that night; I interviewed the next day and was hired the following morning. Had he waited until Monday, I may not have gotten this assignment!"

Leslie

Physical Therapist

"Cara is amazing! She came highly recommended to me and it wasn’t long before I understood why. She was very quick to respond, helpful in what I needed and submitted out in a very timely manner. She offered me good advice and was very transparent about everything and all the questions/concerns I had. It was roughly a week between initial contact and getting an offer and officially being hired and getting back into the travel scene. 100% recommend if you’re looking for quick, quality help!"

Brittney

Physical Therapist

"Jeremy has been a great recruiter. He listens and responds to my requests in a timely manner and finds me the best options for my current situation. I can confidently recommend him!"

Kari

Physical Therapist

Awards and Recognition

Ventura MedStaff ranked No. 1109 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

In 2024, Ventura MedStaff became certified with the candidate experience and reputation management platform platform, Great Recruiters. This certification is a reflection of our exceptional recruiters and our commitment to excellence by providing trust and transparency to the traveler experience.

Ventura MedStaff was selected as a Top-Rated Award winner in the Healthcare Staffing category for the second half of 2023 by Great Recruiters, a candidate experience and reputation management platform for recruiters.

In 2024, Ventura MedStaff was selected as a winner in the Medical Staffing category for the Omaha World-Herald’s public voting contest called, Omaha’s Choice Awards.

In 2024, Ventura MedStaff was recognized as a winner in the Medical Staffing category of Omaha’s largest and most recognized public-voting contest, Best of Omaha.

Ventura MedStaff has been selected as one of the Best Travel Nursing Companies by BluePipes on three separate occasions. In their annual top-20 list, we achieved a sixth-place ranking in 2020 and a seventh-place ranking in 2023, and a nineteenth-place ranking in 2024.

The online travel nurse resource, Highway Hypodermics included Ventura MedStaff in its list of the Top 10 Best Travel Nurse Companies for 2023.

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Traveling Nurse Housing Resources: Maximizing Your Ventura MedStaff Stipend

Finding the Perfect Home Away From Home

Your Housing, Your Choice