Travel companies generally provide a one bedroom furnished apartment although other options can be arranged. Utilities  are often covered within limits. Telephone, cable TV and sometimes Internet service can be included. Housing usually includes basic furnishings and may include a washer and dryer, dishwasher and a microwave.

Agencies will offer a housing stipend if the nurse decides to secure housing independently of the agency. Some companies require the traveler to take the housing stipend and set up housing in their name rather than in the name of the company stating that they will make more money, which is not necessarily true. The housing stipend or provided housing will be taxed as part of the pay if the traveler does not have a "permanent tax home".