By: Christina Rizzo, special education teacher, Aya Education This is my third year as a traveling special education teacher, and the question everyone wants to know is: How exactly did you get into being a traveling teacher? 99% of the time, you hear about the many benefits of… Read More
Hunter Freeman, a special education teacher with Aya Education, relocated 2,000 miles from Mississippi to Salem, Oregon. His move was driven by the dire need to provide essential services and support to students with special needs in the Pacific Northwest. Traveling teachers are… Read More
Highlights AI readiness starts with workforce participation. Involve employees in identifying problems, designing solutions and shaping responsible implementation. A flexible, supported workforce is a stronger workforce. Safety investments, layered workforce models and career pathways help health systems retain talent and respond to changing needs. Better workforce decisions require better data. Read More
Highlights Fragmented systems make workforce decisions harder. Disconnected data and workflows limit visibility into costs, coverage and workforce needs. A platform-first strategy creates a shared view of the workforce. It connects data and processes across labor types while keeping essential systems in place. Connected data comes before workforce intelligence. Standardized… Read More
Before discussing available clinicians or filling open shifts, Sophia Morris, Executive Vice President, Client Fulfillment and Strategy Teams, of Aya Healthcare, wants to understand what facilities are trying to accomplish. “We spend a lot of time researching, listening, and learning their pain points and what their goals are,”… Read More
At-a-glance In Q2 2026, the physician market saw physician demand remain elevated while active participation fell by 4%, applications dropped by 6%, and new registrations decreased by 7%. Healthcare organizations face a shrinking pool of actively engaged candidates, especially in Hospitalist, Psychiatry, and OB/GYN specialties. Table of contents… Read More
by Christina Rizzo, special education teacher, Aya Education Fresh haircuts, sharp pencils and new backpacks. Three clear signs that school is back in session. As a traveling special education teacher with Aya Education, I go where I’m needed most, and this year I’ll be supporting teenagers in… Read More
At a glance The bill rate is only part of the cost of locums. Delays, duplicate work and missed coverage add up fast. Best practices include: Connect requests, credentialing, vendors and billing in one process. Give leaders visibility into coverage, costs and vendor performance. Reduce delays and paperwork while keeping… Read More
Highlights Aya placed a difficult-to-fill cardiovascular leadership vacancy with a specialized interim leader. The interim leader helped the system greatly improve employee engagement and Press Ganey scores within six months. The system regained ACC accreditation and strengthened operational performance. The health system converted the interim leader into a permanent staff leadership role after 11 months. … Read More
Highlights Aya filled multiple critical leadership vacancies during a period of organizational change. Interim leaders maintained stability across key critical departments. One high-performing interim leader… Increased medication administration compliance from ~15% to ~95%. Strengthened regulatory readiness and department operations. Supported the development of a new specialty service line. Ultimately… Read More
As an avid runner, ICU travel nurse, Zac Shepherd, shared a hidden gem that he discovered while on assigment in Seattle.Seattle’s hills can be humbling, but they’re also part of what makes running here so rewarding. The city offers an impressive mix of waterfront paths, urban trails,… Read More
Finding the best shoes for nurses can make a significant difference during long shifts. As the only travel nurse featured in the story, Zac Shepherd shared his go-to shoes for 12-hour shifts. “When you’re an ICU RN, you’re on your feet all day. You need shoes that… Read More