Housing for travel nurses and healthcare travelers
Housing for travel nurses and healthcare travelers
A furnished home that lines up with a 13-week contract — in-home laundry, wifi, a quiet bedroom. Verified by a local manager before you arrive.
Healthcare travelers
Why do travel nurses choose MidStays?
Travel nurses choose MidStays because the terms match the contract. A standard assignment runs 13 weeks and many extend to 26, which is exactly why MidStays starts at 29 nights and books in multi-month blocks. Every home is furnished, has in-home laundry and wifi, and is inspected by a local manager before you arrive.
You are booking a home, not a room. That means a full kitchen, a bedroom with a door that closes, and a washer and dryer inside the home — the things that make three months of twelve-hour shifts liveable rather than merely survivable.
Drive time is yours to check, and we would rather say so than guess. MidStays homes sit within reach of the major medical centers in each destination, but distance and traffic change block by block. Check the drive to your facility before you book, at the hour you would actually be driving it, and ask your local manager about the route.
Every home is inspected by a local manager before you arrive. The photos are the home.
A real person in your assignment city stands behind your home — before your stay and at 9pm on day 40.
Built for shift work
What does a night-shift traveler actually need in a home?
A travel nurse needs different things than a tourist. You arrive with two suitcases, work twelve-hour shifts, and sleep while the neighborhood is awake. Every MidStays home is furnished and inspected by a local manager; these six things are what travelers ask about most, and what each listing tells you.
A bedroom you can sleep in at noon
A quiet bedroom set back from the street matters more than square footage when you are sleeping days. Blackout window coverings vary by home — check the listing and ask your local manager before you book.
Parking you can walk from after a night shift
Parking is shown as configured at each property — driveway, garage, carport, or an assigned space. If arriving in the dark matters to you, ask your local manager about lighting and where you would actually park at that home.
In-home laundry, always
Every MidStays home includes a washer and dryer inside the home. Scrubs get washed on your schedule instead of the building's, and you never need quarters or a laundromat run on a day off.
Wifi that holds up
Every MidStays home includes wifi. If you rely on it for charting, licensure modules, or video calls home, ask your local manager about the connection at that specific home before you book.
Arrive with two suitcases
Furnished throughout — living room, dining, real bedrooms with real beds, a full kitchen with a full-size range and dishwasher, cookware, linens, towels, and starter household essentials. Professionally cleaned before you arrive.
Paperwork you can file
You get a booking confirmation and an itemized quote showing rent, fees, deposits, and taxes for your dates. Keep both for your stipend or tax records, and ask your local manager if you need anything else in writing.
Most travel nurses have tried at least two of these. Here is how a MidStays home compares with the other three ways healthcare travelers usually house a 13-week assignment, on the things that actually matter by week six. There is more detail in what is included in every MidStays home and in how MidStays pricing and quotes work.
| For a stay of a month or more | MidStays | Extended-stay hotel | 12-month lease | Monthly Airbnb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full kitchen | Yes — full-size range, fridge, dishwasher, cookware | Kitchenette at best | Yes, but unfurnished | Varies by host |
| In-home laundry | Yes — washer and dryer in the home | Shared coin laundry | Sometimes | Varies by host |
| Furnished | Fully — move in with two suitcases | Yes, institutionally | No — buy it and dump it | Usually |
| Inspected before arrival | Yes — by a local manager | Housekeeping standard | You inspect it | No |
| Someone answers at 9pm on day 40 | Yes — your local manager | Front desk | Landlord, eventually | Often no one |
| Commitment | 29 nights to 11 months | Nightly, priced up over time | 12 months | Host's discretion |
Before you sign the housing side of the contract: how MidStays homes are verified and inspected, what happens when a contract extends, and what arrival day looks like. Destinations healthcare travelers search most: furnished 13-week homes in Phoenix, travel nurse housing in Tucson, and furnished rentals in Orange County.
How it works
Booking housing around a 13-week contract
Start with your contract dates
Enter the destination and your start and end dates. A 13-week assignment sits comfortably inside one MidStays booking, with no lease to break at the end and no nightly rate creeping up week after week.
Check the drive yourself
MidStays homes sit within reach of the major medical centers in each destination, but only you know your facility. Map the drive from the listing area at shift-change hours before you commit, and ask your local manager about the route.
Read the quote line by line
Your quote shows the rent for your dates plus any fees, deposits, and taxes configured by that property, and utilities and any applicable fees are shown on each home's listing and in your quote before you book.
A local manager inspects the home
Before your arrival date, a local property manager walks that specific home against its listing — the kitchen, the washer and dryer, the wifi, the parking, the condition of every room. That inspection is what verified means on MidStays.
Arrive, work, extend if you want to
You land in a professionally cleaned home with linens, towels, and starter essentials in place. If your contract extends to 26 weeks, tell your local manager early — extending is a normal conversation, not a penalty.
Destinations
Destinations where healthcare travelers find verified homes
MidStays lists verified furnished homes in 17 destinations across Arizona and California, all within reach of the major medical centers in their region. Check the drive to your own facility before you book. And know the seasons you are signing up for: a summer contract in Phoenix or Tucson means months of extreme desert heat, and a winter contract in Flagstaff means real snow on the commute.
Central Coast Pismo Beach / Avila Beach / Cayucos / Paso Robles
Flagstaff
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Idyllwild
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Joshua Tree / High Desert
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Lake Arrowhead / Crestline / Twin Peaks
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Los Angeles / Malibu / South Bay
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Monterey / Carmel / Santa Cruz
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Orange County / Anaheim / Newport / Laguna / San Clemente
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Palm Desert / La Quinta / Indian Wells / Indio / Coachella
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Palm Springs
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Phoenix
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Santa Barbara / Ventura / Oxnard / Carpinteria / Montecito
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Scottsdale
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Sedona
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Temecula
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Tucson
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White Mountains / PineTop
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The shape of a MidStays stay
A 13-week contract is 91 nights. That fits.
What people say after a month or more
Every review below is from a completed stay of 29 nights or longer in a MidStays-listed home. The length on each card is the booking's actual length, not an estimate.
“The place had everything needed for a long stay, making it feel just like home. The host was quick to answer any questions the whole time. The neighborhood was safe, quiet, and close to everything required for daily life. This is a top choice for anyone needing a long-term stay in the area.”
“We had a wonderful stay. Many guests were snowbirds and it was so nice to socialize with people from all over! The local residents were so friendly and helpful! We hope to visit again.”
“Everything about our stay at this home was great! The home itself, the amenities, the location and the communication with the owner was the best. Thank you for a fabulous 3 months!”
“We had a wonderful time staying in this home. It is truly lovely. The location is wonderful and although we do not golf, we enjoyed daily walks in this beautiful neighborhood. It is an outstanding, well furnished and well managed property.”
“We booked this condo for two months. We were very happy with the location and the size of the condo. We’re also very happy with the level of communication from management. I was able to have a contact person at all times.”
“My wife and I stayed for two months and it was such a great place to get away from the Michigan winter! Thoroughly enjoyed the pool almost every day. Bed was super comfortable and everything was exactly as described.”
“This townhome was in a very nice and quiet neighborhood and we rented it for one month as we had a work project near by. The pool was also nice and clean. We felt safe in the gated community and would highly recommend.”
“My family and I stayed for an entire month and it felt like the most relaxing month we have had. The house is well lit, amazingly stocked and organized — and honestly, the pictures do not do it justice. We made this place our home and felt comfortable every single day we were there.”
“We stayed at the home for one month and overall had a great experience. The property is beautiful, spacious, and very well suited for a longer stay. The property management team was responsive whenever issues came up and communication was generally timely throughout the stay.”
Travel nurse housing questions, answered plainly
Does MidStays work with a 13-week contract?
Yes, directly. The minimum stay is 29 nights and stays run up to eleven months, so a 13-week assignment fits inside a single booking with no lease to break at the end. Many travelers extend to 26 weeks, which is well within range.
Are there hidden fees?
No. Your quote shows the rent for your dates plus any fees, deposits, and taxes configured by that specific property, and utilities and any applicable fees are shown on each home's listing and in your quote before you book. What you see in the quote is what you pay.
What if my contract gets extended?
Tell your local manager as early as you can. Whether you can stay depends on whether that home is already booked after your dates. If it is, your local manager can help you look at other verified homes in the same destination. Extending is common and it is a normal conversation, not a penalty.
What if my contract is cancelled?
Cancellation terms are set by each property and shown before you book — read them on the listing and in your quote. If your assignment falls through, contact your local manager immediately; what is possible depends on that home's policy and how far out your dates are.
How close are the homes to the hospital?
MidStays homes sit within reach of the major medical centers in each destination, but you should check the drive to your own facility before you book. Map it from the listing area at the hour you would actually be driving, and ask your local manager about the route and the parking situation.
Is the neighborhood safe?
Every MidStays home is a real home in a residential neighborhood, inspected by a local property manager before you arrive. No one can honestly promise you a neighborhood sight unseen, so ask your local manager directly about the street, the parking, and the lighting at that specific home.
Will the home match the photos?
Yes. A local property manager physically inspects that exact home against its own listing before your arrival — the kitchen, the washer and dryer, the wifi, the parking, the condition of every room. That inspection is what verified means on MidStays.
Do the homes have blackout curtains?
Some do, and it varies by home. Blackout window coverings are not a MidStays standard, so check the listing and ask your local manager before you book if you sleep during daylight. A quiet bedroom away from the street is worth asking about at the same time.
Is laundry inside the home?
Yes. Every MidStays home includes a washer and dryer inside the home. That is a standard rather than a maybe — no shared coin laundry, no laundromat, no hauling scrubs across a parking lot.
How fast is the wifi?
Every MidStays home includes wifi, and speeds differ from home to home. MidStays does not publish a speed number it cannot stand behind for every listing, so ask your local manager about the connection at that specific home before you book.
Can I bring a pet on assignment?
Some homes allow pets and some do not. Each listing states its pet policy, and any pet fee or deposit appears in your quote before you book. Filter for pet-friendly homes and confirm the details with your local manager.
What documentation will I have for reimbursement?
A booking confirmation and an itemized quote showing rent, fees, deposits, and taxes for your dates. Keep both for your stipend or tax records. If your agency needs anything else in writing, ask your local manager early rather than at checkout.
Can I book for a couple of weeks between contracts?
No. MidStays is built for stays of one to eleven months and the minimum is 29 nights, site-wide. For a gap shorter than that, MidStays is not the right fit.
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Verified furnished homes across 17 destinations in Arizona and California, sized to a 13-week contract and extendable to eleven months. In-home laundry, wifi.
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