{"id":3938,"date":"2017-04-03T14:42:52","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T18:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=3938"},"modified":"2018-04-19T15:56:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T19:56:46","slug":"tiny-homes-for-travel-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/tiny-homes-for-travel-nurses","title":{"rendered":"Tiny Homes for Travel Nurses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Travel nurse housing can be one of the main concerns of someone entering the field and the task of moving all of your stuff every few months or so can be intimidating. Moving around certainly has its perks if you like to travel, but it can be difficult for those who love to feel a sense of \u201chome\u201d everywhere they go. So, how can you combine the two?\u00a0Tiny homes\u00a0for travel nurses.<\/p>\n

Why do people choose tiny homes?<\/h2>\n

Obviously, tiny homes are not for everyone, but there are many advantages<\/a> for those who enjoy the lifestyle. Tiny homes for travel nurses might not have all of the same benefits, but we\u2019ve found a few general reasons why people choose to invest in them.<\/p>\n

Budget friendly<\/h3>\n

Tiny homes cost much less than traditional houses and even some apartments. You can design your own or buy one that\u2019s already built. The typical range for a tiny house is around $20,000-50,000 depending on size and amenities\/finishes. Some people are able to pay cash for them if they\u2019ve saved up enough, but if that\u2019s not the case, the loan payments are much smaller.<\/p>\n

For travel nurse housing, you are usually offered a fully furnished apartment or condo through an agency, or a monthly stipend for rent if you choose to make your own arrangements. This means that you\u2019re basically living for free, but are going to have to move your things from assignment to assignment.<\/p>\n

Green living<\/h3>\n

Many people choose tiny homes to minimize their carbon footprint and live more efficiently. Since the house is smaller than other living spaces, less energy and resources are needed. You can choose to use solar or wind resources to provide power, but even if you choose to hook up to a power line, you\u2019re using much less energy. The smaller appliances function more efficiently, and you\u2019ll use less power to heat or cool the air.<\/p>\n

Travel easily<\/h3>\n

One of the main reasons people even consider a tiny house is to be able to travel more easily. Many of us are tied down to a plot of land and can\u2019t just pick up and go wherever we want. With a tiny house that\u2019s built on wheels, all you have to do is hook it up to your vehicle and you\u2019re ready to go. There\u2019s no stress of packing up<\/a> or forgetting something since you\u2019re taking your home with you. You can certainly buy a plot of land if you\u2019d like, but it\u2019s not necessary.<\/p>\n

Tiny homes for travel nurses?<\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve covered a few reasons that people want tiny homes, we should talk about tiny homes for travel nurses. Although there can be many benefits, there are also other things to consider<\/a> before diving in.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/h3>\n

As we said before, tiny homes are relatively inexpensive compared to other options. But as a travel nurse, you\u2019re not someone with an ordinary profession or salary. Since housing is usually provided or paid for, investing in a tiny house might not be the best decision depending on your needs. But, if you value taking \u201chome\u201d with you or don\u2019t want to pack up your stuff every few months, a tiny house might be worth it.<\/p>\n

Parking<\/h3>\n

Where will you park your home? There are tons of different options for this, but it can be a huge obstacle. RV parks are popular destinations for tiny homes, but some places have regulations that must be met. If you can\u2019t find anywhere to park your home, this could limit your job search. There\u2019s also usually a fee to \u201crent\u201d space at an RV park, so consider that as well. Although there are fees and regulations at RV parks, many tiny homeowners can find a place to park for free or a reduced cost through craigslist, Facebook, or through connections.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle and Partners<\/h3>\n

If you know that you won\u2019t last long in such a small space without going crazy, we don\u2019t suggest investing in a tiny house. And, if you\u2019re traveling with a friend or a partner, also consider that you won\u2019t have too much alone time if you\u2019re in tight quarters with them. With that being said, most tiny homeowners are more concerned with the outdoor living and adventure that\u2019s possible.\u00a0Tiny homes for travel nurses are great options if that’s the case for you and anyone else you might be traveling with.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Travel nurse housing can be one of the main concerns of someone entering the field and the task of moving all of your stuff every few months or so can be intimidating. Moving around certainly has its perks if you like to travel, but it can be difficult for those who love to feel a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[667,666,88],"class_list":["post-3938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-nurse-housing","tag-tiny-homes","tag-tiny-house-for-travel-nurses","tag-travel-nurse-housing-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3938"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5192,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3938\/revisions\/5192"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}