Aya Education, a leading educational services staffing and workforce solutions provider, announced the launch of its School SLP Clinical Fellowship Grant. This grant will award a total of $15,000 to five speech-language pathologists (SLPs) completing their clinical fellowship year (CFY) in a school setting.According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,… Read More
“We’re honored to return as the Presenting Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year and continue our partnership with Father Joe’s Villages,” said Amber Zeeb, Chief People Officer at Aya Healthcare. “Thanksgiving is a time to come together, reflect on all we have to be thankful for, and ensure that everyone… Read More
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
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
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
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