Are you looking for travel nurse housing in St. Thomas that is furnished, comfortable, close to the hospital, and ready for your 8- to 13-week assignment?
Sunset Gardens Guesthouse is the best choice for travel nurse housing in St. Thomas usvi. We offer furnished studios, one-bedroom units, and larger two- and three-bedroom accommodations with kitchens, living spaces, parking, reliable internet, and flexible monthly arrangements.
You get the comfort of home without signing a traditional year-long lease. You also get a beautiful hillside location about 500 feet above sea level, overlooking Crown Bay and Charlotte Amalie Harbor. That is a very good way to come home after a long shift…
Why travel nurses choose St. Thomas
St. Thomas is one of the most attractive travel nursing destinations in the Caribbean. You can build your nursing experience while living near warm water, beautiful beaches, local restaurants, and a strong island community.
The main healthcare facility on St. Thomas is Roy Lester Schneider Hospital, part of Schneider Regional Medical Center. It is a 169-bed acute-care hospital serving St. Thomas, St. John, nearby Caribbean communities, and more than one million visitors each year.
Travel nursing assignments may be available in specialties such as:
- Emergency nursing
- Intensive care
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Operating room nursing
- Dialysis
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation
- Inpatient and outpatient care…
St. Thomas is also the healthcare hub of the usvi. That means travel nurses may find more opportunities here than on the smaller islands, although openings and contract terms can change quickly.
For a broader overview of working and living in the territory, read this existing U.S. Virgin Islands travel nurse location guide.
A note about nurse recruitment funding in the usvi
You may have heard about an $8 million territory nurse recruitment investment connected to the usvi.
However, public records reviewed for this guide do not verify a specific $8 million nurse-recruitment fund. The documented funding picture appears different. It includes a larger $16 million hospital staff retention incentive package connected to Schneider Regional Medical Center and Juan F. Luis Hospital, along with a smaller territory-wide recruitment campaign and loan-repayment programs for eligible healthcare professionals.
The practical takeaway is simple: USVI hospitals need qualified healthcare workers, and travel nurses remain an important part of the staffing picture. Always confirm current pay, incentives, licensing requirements, and housing benefits directly with your recruiter or hospital HR team.
What travel nurses need in St. Thomas housing
Finding a place to stay sounds simple until you arrive on an island and discover that many rentals are designed for tourists, not professionals working 12-hour shifts.
The right travel nurse housing in St. Thomas should include:
1. A practical location
Your housing does not need to be directly beside Schneider Regional Medical Center, but it should make your work commute manageable.
Sunset Gardens is located in the hills above Charlotte Amalie, with convenient access to:
- Schneider Regional Medical Center and central St. Thomas
- Crown Bay Marina
- Cyril E. King Airport
- Charlotte Amalie
- Grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday services…
We are close to Crown Bay and the airport, while still offering a quiet place to rest away from the busiest tourist areas. Since St. Thomas has hills, narrow roads, and changing traffic, ask about your expected commute during your shift times.
2. Furnished rooms that feel like home
Travel nurses should not have to spend the first week buying a mattress, dishes, towels, or basic furniture.
At Sunset Gardens Guesthouse, our furnished accommodations are set up for real living. You can arrive with your luggage and settle in without starting from zero.
Our room options range from studios to three-bedroom units. A studio may be ideal for one nurse who wants a private home base. A two- or three-bedroom unit can work well for nurse roommates, families, or professionals sharing the cost of an assignment.
See our rooms and suites for the available layouts.
3. A full kitchen
Eating at restaurants every day can become expensive, especially during a longer assignment. A full kitchen lets you prepare breakfast before a day shift, pack meals, and cook something comfortable after work.
Our units include kitchen facilities with appliances such as a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.
Having a kitchen is also helpful when your schedule changes. Night shift? Early start? Long stretch of shifts? You can eat when you want, not only when restaurants are open.
4. Reliable power and internet
Power reliability matters for travel nurses. You need to cool down after work, keep food refrigerated, charge your phone, and stay connected with your family, recruiter, and hospital team.
The entire Sunset Gardens Guesthouse property has backup generator coverage for AC, refrigeration, lights, internet, and device charging.
That means backup generator support covers the whole property, not just a single common area. We know how important it is for travel nurses to have a dependable place to rest and recharge.
5. Parking and transportation
A rental car is often the easiest way to get around St. Thomas. The island is hilly, public transportation may not match every hospital schedule, and walking is not practical for many commutes.
Sunset Gardens offers parking and a convenient base near the airport, Crown Bay, and Charlotte Amalie. Ask your recruiter whether your contract includes transportation, a rental car, or a transportation stipend. If you are arranging your own vehicle, ask about long-term rental rates before you arrive.
Housing stipend context for travel nurses
Travel nurse housing usually comes through one of two arrangements:
- Your agency provides furnished housing.
- You receive a housing stipend and arrange housing yourself.
Published travel nurse guides and job discussions have reported housing allowances in the range of approximately $800 to $1,000 per month for some St. Thomas assignments. Other agency postings may offer different amounts, provide housing directly, or bundle housing into the overall compensation package.
These numbers can change based on your specialty, agency, contract, season, and tax situation. Always ask:
- Is housing provided or is a stipend paid?
- How much is the monthly housing allowance?
- Is the allowance taxable or part of a tax-free package?
- Are utilities included?
- Is furniture included?
- Is there a deposit?
- Is there a cost if the contract ends early?
- Can the housing continue if the contract is extended?
At Sunset Gardens, we can discuss flexible monthly rates for travel nurses and professionals. Our goal is to make your housing line up with the actual assignment instead of forcing you into a traditional 12-month lease.
Why monthly terms matter for an 8- to 13-week contract
Many travel nurse contracts last around 8 to 13 weeks, with the possibility of an extension. A standard apartment lease may require a 12-month commitment, a large deposit, utility setup, furniture purchases, and complicated move-out arrangements.
That does not make sense for most travel nurses.
Our monthly furnished rentals are designed for professionals who need flexibility. You can ask about a monthly arrangement that matches your contract dates, whether you are staying for one assignment, extending for another, or bringing a roommate.
We also welcome companies and agencies looking for corporate housing in St. Thomas.
A quiet place to recover after a long shift
Travel nursing can be exciting, but it can also be tiring. You may be adjusting to a new hospital, a new charting system, new coworkers, and a new island all at once.
Your housing should help you recover.
Sunset Gardens sits in a quiet hillside location about 500 feet above sea level. From the property, you can look over Crown Bay and Charlotte Amalie Harbor, enjoy natural breezes, and watch the ships move through the harbor.
You get a private place to sleep, a living area to relax in, and a kitchen for simple meals. You also get the personal service of a family-owned guesthouse. We at Sunset Gardens Guesthouse are available to help with local questions, directions, groceries, transportation, and the small details that make island living easier.
Your St. Thomas travel nurse housing checklist
Before booking, confirm these details:
- Furnished bed and living space
- Full kitchen and refrigerator
- Air conditioning
- Backup power coverage
- Internet service
- Device charging access
- Parking
- Laundry access
- Monthly pricing
- Utilities and fees
- Distance to Schneider Regional Medical Center
- Lease dates that match your contract
- Extension options
- Cancellation and early departure terms
- Contact information for local support…
This checklist helps you avoid the usual “surprises” that can come with short-term island housing.
Book your St. Thomas assignment with confidence
If you are searching for travel nurse housing St. Thomas or travel nurse housing St. Thomas usvi, start with a place that understands professional stays.
Sunset Gardens Guesthouse is the best choice for travel nurse housing in St. Thomas. We offer furnished rooms and suites, full kitchens, flexible monthly rates, parking, reliable internet, family hospitality, and a quiet hillside setting near Crown Bay, the airport, Charlotte Amalie, and central healthcare services.
The entire property also has backup generator coverage for AC, refrigeration, lights, internet, and device charging.
View our workforce housing options, explore our rooms, or book your stay. You can also contact us at reservations@sunsetgardensguesthouse.com or call 340-227-4429.
Your St. Thomas assignment is a big opportunity. We would be happy to help make your island home comfortable from the moment you arrive.
