Thirteen weeks is long enough to need a real home, not long enough to justify signing a 12-month lease, and short enough that every week of bad housing feels like a lifetime. This guide covers the practical reality of a 13-week travel nursing contract in Tulsa from a housing perspective — what to book, when to book it, what to bring, how to handle extensions, and how to leave without complications. Call 918-992-0533 for assistance.
Stage | When | Housing Action |
Contract confirmed | Week -4 to -2 before start | Contact HeyStay at 918-992-0533 or corporate@heystay.com. Provide start date, hospital, and household details (solo or sharing, pets, car count). Earlier is better — best properties go fast. |
Lease signed | Week -2 to -1 | Review HeyStay occupancy agreement. Confirm move-in date and process. Confirm what is stocked (all kitchenware, linens, utilities active). Nothing to bring except clothes and toiletries. |
Move-in | Day 1 of contract or day before | Keys, parking, WiFi password, housekeeping schedule, maintenance contact — all provided at move-in. |
Week 4-6 | Mid-contract check-in | If your contract may extend, notify HeyStay as early as possible. We can hold your property for extension. Last-minute extension requests are harder to accommodate. |
Week 10-11 | Extension decision | If extending: confirm with HeyStay. If finishing: provide two weeks notice. Month-to-month terms continue automatically at agreed rate. |
Final week | End of contract | Housekeeping visit before departure. Keys returned. Security deposit returned per Oklahoma RLTA (within 45 days). Any deductions itemized in writing. |
Contract extended indefinitely | After week 13 | Month-to-month continues. No new lease required. Pay as agreed until departure notice given. |
Every HeyStay property is fully move-in ready. Here is the definitive list of what is provided so you know exactly what to pack:
What HeyStay Provides — Bring Nothing Except Personal Items
FURNITURE: All bedroom furniture including quality mattresses. Living room sofa and seating. Dining table and chairs. Dressers and nightstands.
KITCHEN: 4+ burner stove with oven. Full-size refrigerator. Microwave. All pots, pans, baking dishes. All utensils and serving equipment. Dishes, bowls, glasses, mugs. Coffee maker. Toaster. Dish soap and sponge starter.
LINENS: Bed sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers for all beds — fresh for move-in. Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths for all bathrooms. Kitchen towels.
UTILITIES: Electricity, gas, water — all active on move-in day and included in monthly rate.
INTERNET: High-speed WiFi — fiber or cable. Password and network name provided at move-in.
LAUNDRY: Full-size washer and dryer in-unit. Laundry detergent starter.
OTHER: Cleaning supplies starter. Extra toilet paper. Trash bags.
WHAT YOU BRING: Clothes. Toiletries and personal care items. Medications. Your scrubs. Personal electronics. Your car.
The financial case for taking your stipend and finding your own housing is compelling — and Tulsa makes it more compelling than almost any other city.
The GSA lodging rate for Tulsa is $98 per night. Over 91 days (13 weeks), the GSA ceiling totals $8,918. A single nurse renting a 2-bedroom HeyStay home at $1,400 per month pays approximately $4,433 for 91 days. The gap — $4,485 — is entirely tax-free if your agency structures the contract correctly and you meet the IRS duplicate expense requirement (maintaining a permanent tax home elsewhere).
Two nurses sharing a 2-bedroom HeyStay home at $1,800 total ($900 each) pay $2,843 each over 91 days. Each nurse’s gap from the GSA ceiling is $6,075 per nurse — tax-free over the 13-week contract.
For the complete stipend strategy including IRS requirements, agency billing, and how to maximize your savings: Travel Nurse Stipend Housing Tulsa
Contract extensions in Tulsa are common, particularly at Saint Francis and Hillcrest which tend to maintain consistent travel nurse demand through all 52 weeks. When your contract extends, here is how housing works with HeyStay:
Yes. You can inquire and have a property held with a deposit before your contract paperwork is final. We understand travel nurse timelines — contracts often move faster than housing searches. Contact us as soon as your assignment is likely.
Contact corporate@heystay.com immediately. Month-to-month leases give you significantly more flexibility than standard 12-month apartment leases. Most situations can be handled with reasonable notice.
Yes. Nurses who do multiple Tulsa contracts often keep the same property between contracts when timing allows. We can discuss holding options for nurses planning consecutive assignments.
→ Full guide: Travel Nurse Housing in Tulsa — the complete 2026 guide
→ Saint Francis Travel Nurse Housing
Call or text: 918-992-0533 | Email: corporate@heystay.com
Monthly contracts. Direct billing. Same-day placement. Complimentary housekeeping included.
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HeyStay is an independent furnished housing provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of any hospitals, healthcare systems, staffing agencies, or companies mentioned on this page. Names are referenced for geographic context and proximity information only. Stipend amounts are general estimates — actual amounts depend on your specific agency contract and assignment.
Whether you are a general contractor looking for crew housing, an HR director managing a corporaterelocation, an insurance adjuster needing immediate placement, or a restoration company looking for a preferred housing partner — we would love to hear from you.
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HeyStay is an independent furnished housing provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of any companies, hospitals, employers, or insurers mentioned on this website. Company names are referenced for geographic context and proximity information only. Insurance coverage depends on individual policy terms — consult your adjuster or carrier to confirm your specific ALE coverage.
