UPDATE: I wrote this 8 years ago and boy have times changed! Demand for travel nurses has made this much easier then in years past so don’t let a pet keep you at home.
This is usually not a good idea. Rentals are not too keen on Fido or Blackie sharing your home. Occasionally it is allowed but more often then not you will be required to pay some sort of security deposit to make sure your little buddy doesn’t destroy furniture or do other damage. Be sure to ask in advance!
This of course assumes you are taking the designated housing the agency provides. You can always obtain your own housing but if you have ever rented, and who hasn’t, you will know that a pet severely limits your ability to get the housing you want.
But……..as with anything, there are exceptions. If you are a highly desirable, (we’re talking professionally here! Of course you’re desirable) professional and the agency has an assignment they are having trouble filling, then they just may go the extra mile and try and find you a place that will allow pets.
By the way, Happy Fourth of July!-Conrad
Many travel nurses bring their pets. Either they fly to their assignments with “fido/tabby” or they drive cross country. Most apartments do charge a pet fee, payable by the nurse, and accept pets. Check with your travel company about pet friendly housing options.
As far as traveling with pets, many get calmming medications which work well for the extended trip.