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Travel Nurse Housing Philadelphia, PA

Travel Nurse Housing in Philadelphia, PA
Furnished Housing for Travel Nurses & Healthcare Professionals Near Philadelphia Hospitals
Finding the right place to live during a healthcare assignment is about more than finding a furnished apartment.
Your hospital location, shift schedule, commute, parking needs, assignment dates, laundry access, Wi-Fi, utilities, pets, and monthly budget can all affect which housing option makes the most sense.
The Blue Haven Group helps travel nurses, physicians, therapists, technicians, medical professionals, and healthcare contractors find furnished temporary housing in Philadelphia for approximately 30-day and longer stays.
Whether you're starting a 13-week travel nursing assignment, accepting a temporary healthcare contract, extending an existing assignment, or relocating to Philadelphia for work, we can help you explore housing based on your specific needs.
Looking for Travel Nurse Housing in Philadelphia?
Send us:
Hospital • Assignment dates • Shift • Monthly budget • Bedroom requirements • Parking needs • Pets • Preferred commute
We'll use your information to help identify suitable housing options based on availability.
Travel Nurse Housing by Hospital in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has several major medical campuses, and choosing housing based on your hospital can make a significant difference in your daily commute.
A rental that looks close on a map isn't necessarily the best option for someone working 12-hour shifts.
When considering housing, think about:

  • Your exact hospital or medical facility

  • Day, evening, or overnight shift

  • Driving versus public transportation

  • Parking availability

  • Walking distance

  • Maximum commute you're comfortable with

  • Furnished versus unfurnished housing

  • Laundry access

  • Wi-Fi

  • Utilities

  • Bedroom requirements

  • Pets

  • Assignment duration

  • Monthly housing budget

Below are some of the major Philadelphia hospitals our healthcare housing clients may be working near.
Travel Nurse Housing Near Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine operates multiple facilities throughout Philadelphia, so it is important to tell us the exact Penn Medicine location where you'll be working.
For healthcare professionals working in University City, housing location can be particularly important because this area contains several major medical and university facilities.
Neighborhoods to Consider Near Penn Medicine
Depending on your specific Penn Medicine location, budget, transportation preferences, and availability, you may want to consider housing in or around:

  • University City

  • Graduate Hospital

  • Center City

  • Fitler Square

  • Rittenhouse Square

  • Southwest Center City

  • West Philadelphia

You don't necessarily have to live immediately beside the hospital.
For some travel nurses, paying less for housing and commuting may make more sense. Others—particularly nurses working long or overnight shifts—may prioritize being as close to the hospital as possible.
Transportation Considerations
Penn Medicine's University City facilities are accessible through several forms of public transportation.
Healthcare professionals who don't want to drive every day should consider proximity to SEPTA and other transportation connections when comparing housing.
Before selecting a property, consider your shift.
Someone beginning work at 7:00 AM may have different transportation needs than someone leaving the hospital after an overnight shift.
Parking Considerations
If you're bringing a vehicle to Philadelphia, don't assume your rental automatically includes parking.
Ask:

  • Is parking included?

  • Is it street parking?

  • Is a permit required?

  • Is there a dedicated space?

  • Is there an additional monthly parking fee?

  • How difficult is parking after an evening shift?

  • Will you drive to work or leave your vehicle at home?

Parking can significantly affect the practicality and total cost of your housing.
Travel Nurse Housing Near Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is located at:
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
HUP is part of the major healthcare and university concentration in University City.
Where to Live When Working at HUP
Housing options to consider may include:
University City
One of the most convenient areas for professionals who want to remain close to HUP.
The tradeoff may be housing cost and availability.
Graduate Hospital
Another area worth considering for healthcare professionals who want reasonable access to University City while remaining close to Center City.
Fitler Square / Rittenhouse Area
These areas may appeal to nurses who want access to restaurants, shopping, Center City, and the University City healthcare district.
West Philadelphia
Depending on the exact location, West Philadelphia can provide additional housing possibilities for professionals willing to commute.
HUP Transportation
HUP can be accessed through public transportation including SEPTA. University City also has access to Amtrak and other transportation connections.
When comparing rentals, don't simply calculate mileage.
A property with convenient transit access may provide an easier commute than another property that appears geographically closer.
HUP Parking
HUP has multiple parking facilities in the medical campus area.
For a travel nurse staying several months, however, hospital parking and residential parking should be considered separately.
Before choosing housing, determine:
Where will you park at home?
and:
How will you get to the hospital for every shift?
If you're planning to drive daily, include transportation and parking expenses when establishing your monthly housing budget.
Travel Nurse Housing Near Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's main Philadelphia campus is located at:
3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
CHOP is located in University City near the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and other major medical facilities.
That concentration makes University City one of Philadelphia's most important areas for healthcare professionals.
Neighborhoods to Consider Near CHOP
Depending on availability and your budget, areas to consider may include:

  • University City

  • Graduate Hospital

  • Fitler Square

  • Rittenhouse Square

  • Center City

  • Southwest Center City

  • Portions of West Philadelphia

Want to Walk to CHOP?
Tell us that walking distance is a priority.
We can consider that requirement when evaluating available housing.
Willing to Commute?
Tell us the maximum commute you're comfortable with.
For example:
"I work at CHOP, have a car, and don't want more than a 20-minute typical commute."
That's much more useful than simply requesting "housing near CHOP."
Transportation Near CHOP
Because CHOP is located within the University City medical district, travel nurses may have several transportation options depending on where they live.
When evaluating housing, consider how transportation availability changes during the hours you actually work.
A convenient daytime commute isn't automatically convenient after a late-night shift.
Parking Near CHOP
CHOP's Philadelphia campus has on-campus parking facilities, including Garage A and Garage B.
However, travel nurses should still investigate employee parking arrangements directly with their employer or hospital department because patient/visitor parking policies are not necessarily the same as employee arrangements.
For your housing, determine whether residential parking is:

  • Included

  • Permit-based

  • Street parking

  • Garage parking

  • Paid separately

If you don't plan on driving to work, you may be able to expand your housing search to neighborhoods with convenient public transportation.

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