Housing problems - call the hospital?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Hey there, I'm not a traveler (hope to be someday) but am relocating from the midwest to northern VA for a new grad ICU position. Three weeks before my intended move in date, my housing situation fell through and I'm struggling to find and secure a place for a decent price before my start date. Someone suggested calling HR at the hospital and to ask if they can suggest housing options for travelers and nurses coming in from out of state... I have never heard of that as an option and I'm wondering how common of a thing that is...i'm kind of afraid of sounding dumb asking... thoughts?

(I am otherwise using craigslist, airbnb, roomster to search. Also considered getting an extended stay until I can find something more permanent).

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Specializes in Peri-Op.

Most hospitals will have a Housing specialist in HR. When they recruit people from out of the area they will typically have places for them to live for a little while. Usually this is not extended to the type of position your taking but they will have knowledge of where to get a decent place to live at a reasonable price. They may even have an option for you to live in at a nominal fee until you find your own place.

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Specializes in OB.

As a traveler both I and my company housing dept. have called local realtors in search of rentals with good success.

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Most hospitals will have a Housing specialist in HR. When they recruit people from out of the area they will typically have places for them to live for a little while. Usually this is not extended to the type of position your taking but they will have knowledge of where to get a decent place to live at a reasonable price. They may even have an option for you to live in at a nominal fee until you find your own place.

I agree that checking with your employer's HR department is a good idea. They may at least be able to give you some helpful tips and leads; they may have more to offer than that, if you get lucky. :)

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You can also just avail yourself of hotels or AirBnB while you find permanent housing. You will want to lay eyes on your choices anyway won't you?

Are you not getting a relocation stipend? I got one as a new grad in a much tighter market than the current one.

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Specializes in ICU/PACU.

Yes, when I went from traveler to staff, HR offered to help. She suggested an apartment complex some nurses lived at and she gave me info on a relocation company. I ended up finding my own place - with tons of online research and use of google maps, but was pretty familiar with the area and knew what I wanted.

You could also do an extended stay while you search.

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You could call HR. The worst they can do is say they are unable to help you. The realtor suggestion is also a good one.

I moved from several states away to take my present job. I cannot stress enough getting to the area and figuring housing out once seeing it in person. I made a so-so choice my first year here and paid dearly for it. I was only here for an interview and then part of a day to find an apartment - so I was limited and made the best of some lousy choices.

Best of luck, hope it all works out for you!

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