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Hi everyone, I’m considering renting out a room in my home to traveling nurses as a way to earn some extra income, possibly to help with future retirement plans.

I’ve heard that this can be a good option since traveling nurses often need short-term, furnished housing in safe, quiet areas — which is exactly what I can offer.

Before I move forward, I’d love to hear from anyone who has done this before. Have you ever rented a room to a traveling nurse?

What was your experience like? Were there any challenges or unexpected benefits? How did you find your tenants, and how did you handle things like background checks, rental agreements, and setting house rules?

Any insights, advice, or stories (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated.

I want to make sure I go into this with realistic expectations and a solid plan.

Thanks in advance!

[Jan]

I am a retired RN but didn’t travel. I think renting to an RN is safer than anyone else you could rent to.

Most of us are very reliable and clean, honest good people

[Sheila]

I am a nurse and rent our 5th wheel to nurses. We are the most background checked, drug screened people on the planet.

You will be safe.

[Marian]

My sister is a travel nurse. She has rented mother-in-law suite and it worked out great for her.

[Jennifer]

Furnished finders is one of the best ways to get your place out there for travel nurses to see.

I have rented from that site a few times as a travel nurse.

[Ava]

I stayed at a VRBO in NC while on vacation a couple years ago. The owner said that he normally rents the cabin to travel nurses.

He was very happy with his experiences

[April]

I have rented a room to a traveler. They only stayed when they worked. They were basically there to sleep and shower.

Most travelers look on furnished finders for places.

[Lia]

My friend does this and loves it – she meets interesting people, she makes money and they are only there a few months.

[Rhonda]

Traveling nurses usually work 12 hrs/day. Earn a good wage & able to pay well. They also go through Fed background checks & drug screenings.

I’d say they’d be better & more honest than any other profession.

[Julie]

I worked in hospitals and traveling nurses, lab techs, lab phlebotomists, X-ray techs & surgical techs are always looking for room to rent.

Typical contracts run 13 weeks. Most work 10-12 hr shifts which leaves little time for anything but sleep.

Contact local hospital HR departments and let them know you have a room for rent.

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