More Than a Place to Stay: Housing, Community & the Travel Healthcare Journey

Finding housing can be one of the most exciting, and stressful, parts of taking a travel healthcare assignment. Where will you stay? What should you look for? Who can you turn to when you have questions? In this episode of Travel Nursing & Allied Life, we sit down with Michael Schlottman from Extended Stay America to talk about the role housing plays in the travel healthcare journey and how those needs have evolved over the past decade. Michael shares insights from ESA's 10 consecutive years at TravCon, including the hundreds of conversations they've had with travelers who were nervous, unsure where to start, or simply looking for a little guidance. We'll talk about how ESA works with staffing agencies nationwide, the importance of creating housing options that meet travelers where they are, and why having someone in your corner can make all the difference. And because TravCon is about more than education, we'll also talk about the fun side of the partnership, from booth games and giveaways to sponsoring Prime Time at the iconic Paris pool party. Because at the end of the day, housing is about more than a place to stay. It's about finding a place to feel comfortable, connected, and ready for whatever comes next. Join us and Extended Stay America at TravCon, September 13–16, 2026, at Paris Las Vegas! Come say hello, connect with the ESA team, and be part of the community that makes TravCon more than just a conference.