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
Zac Shepherd, an intensive care unit travel nurse “In service of bringing you that exact experience, we asked nurses — and, truly, who better than nurses? — to tell us what they always keep stocked in their medicine cabinets.” Electrolytes. I keep these around because they’re useful in a… Read More
Aya Locum, Alain Raymond, emphasized that patients should not delay, knowing when to seek medical care can be the difference between early intervention and urgent care. There’s a moment in our healthcare journeys that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s the space between “something feels off”… Read More
by Christina Rizzo, special education teacher, Aya EducationIt’s hard to believe, but the school year is coming to an end. Desks and lockers are being cleaned out, and everyone is excited about summer. As I finish my contract with the Lompoc USD, I leave knowing I was… Read More
This story highlights the benefits of the travel nurse lifestyle through the experiences of several RNs, including current Aya RN, Emily, and former Aya RN, Yvonne. Since September 2023, Emily has worked in Massachusetts, Arizona, Washington and transitioned to per diem in Florida. She spoke to… Read More
Aya Education special education teacher, Laura Robinson, shared how being a traveling teacher has reignited her desire to be in the classroom and seamlessly combined her passion for teaching with her love of travel into one fulfilling career. “Robinson, who is from San Antonio, Texas retired… Read More
By: Christina Rizzo, traveling special education teacher, Aya Education May is filled with meaningful celebrations, from Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo to Memorial Day, as well as Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week. As our nation recognizes educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to recognize… Read More
As the healthcare industry continues to face provider shortages—potentially short 81,180 physicians by 2035, for example—healthcare workforce management solutions are helping some hospitals come up with unique ways to address staffing issues. Chicago’s Rush University System for Health is no exception. In March 2024, the hospital system incorporated new technology… Read More
by Christina Rizzo, special education teacher, Aya Education According to the California Department of Education, one in every seven students statewide rely on special education services. As the needs of schools ebb and flow, I felt a responsibility to go where I was needed most. I decided to take… Read More
Aya Locums‘ Associate Vice President of Locums Recruitment, Rhianna Watson, discusses how for some doctors and APPs, locum tenens fills a temporary gap between permanent roles, and for others, it becomes a long-term model that combats healthcare provider burnout, restores autonomy, rekindles their passion for patient care and allows… Read More
Developing the right pencil grip for kids is harder than most parents expect. Laura Robinson, an Aya Education special education teacher, came out of retirement and relocated 2,000 miles from Texas to a rural community in South Carolina’s Lowcountry where she’s working with 15 students, ages four and five… Read More