There are many great reasons to bring a pet on the road, including unconditional love, companionship and stress relief. Having a pet by your side can eliminate loneliness and help you adjust better to life away from family and friends.

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  Have you ever considered pursuing a career in travel nursing, but thought
  having a pet would make a travel assignment difficult? If so, keep reading!
  There are many great reasons to bring a pet on the road, including
  unconditional love, companionship and stress relief. Having a pet by your side
  can eliminate loneliness and help you adjust better to life away from family
  and friends. And, fortunately, most properties that work with leading staffing
  agencies offer pet-friendly accommodations for travel nurses.&nbsp;
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  Feeling unsure about bringing your pet on the road? Check out these
  tips!&nbsp;
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<h3>Find a Pet-Friendly Property</h3>

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  Be sure to check with your recruiter to ensure your temporary residence on
  assignment is pet friendly. Many housing options will require a pet deposit or
  offer pet rents. In evaluating your housing options, it&rsquo;s also a good
  idea to make sure the area to which you&rsquo;ll be moving has a large enough
  outdoor space for your pet to play and get daily exercise.&nbsp;
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<h3>Pet-Proof Your New Home</h3>

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  If you&rsquo;ve never traveled with a pet before, be sure to protect all of
  your new home&rsquo;s furniture from hair, debris and other pet-related
  damage. If your pet is not housetrained, make sure to protect any carpets. You
  can put slip covers over your furniture to protect against pet damage and
  block off any carpeted areas with gates.&nbsp;
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<h3>Make Your Pet Feel Comfortable</h3>

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  Before starting your travel assignment, take a few days to let your pet adjust
  to their new home and get acclimated with the new surroundings. Settle in and
  get into a routine of running errands so your pet becomes familiar with their
  new home and knows you&rsquo;re not abandoning them. This will help your pet
  to adjust, allowing them to feel comfortable before your work schedule begins.
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  Remember, having a pet by your side as you take on a new adventure will make
  your travel assignment less stressful and more fun. You won&rsquo;t regret it!
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<h3>Ready to bring your pet along on your next travel assignment?</h3>




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