Nurse Zac Shepherd shares how five years of travel nursing with Aya Healthcare helped him find a sense of belonging. By exploring cities from Seattle to San Diego, Zac transitioned from a restless traveler to finding his true home in Denver. Read More
Aya Travel RN, Michelle Floyd, just reached her goal to run 50 marathons in 50 states by the age of 50! Michelle joined Aya in 2023, drawn to the flexibility and adventure that travel nursing offers. She’s worked in South Carolina and Maine and is currently working in southwest Kansas… Read More
Sean Taylor is a Pediatric ICU Nurse. Originally from Georgia, Sean’s been an Aya travel nurse since September 2021. He’s worked in Alabama and Arizona, and is currently on assignment in Nebraska. “Sean’s extensive training and experience as an ICU Travel Nurse have equipped him with a unique skill set… Read More
Malik Shelton is an Emergency Room nurse and US Navy Veteran. Originally from Georgia, Malik’s been an Aya travel nurse since May 2020. He’s worked in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Georgia and is currently on assignment in Indiana. Malik shared his experiences of navigating the demanding field of nursing… Read More
McKenzie Kennedy, RN, BSN, is a dedicated Neonatal ICU nurse whose commitment to providing exceptional care to infants and their families shines brightly in her role as a travel nurse with Aya Healthcare. With a passion for nursing that began in childhood, McKenzie is determined to make a meaningful impact… Read More
Discover Zac's heartfelt journey as an ICU travel nurse during the holidays—moments of chaos, quiet reflection, and purpose. Read his inspiring story today! Read More
Aya’s Corporate Social Responsibility director, Jamie Willeford, discussed the positive impact Father Joe’s Villages has on families and individuals struggling with food insecurity and other reasons why we’re serving as the Presenting Sponsor for the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving 5K for the third consecutive year.Additionally, Aya PICU… Read More
“In this episode, we sit down with Zac Shephard, a seasoned ICU travel nurse and Aya Healthcare’s Nurse Fellow, to explore his fascinating journey from bedside care to his new role enhancing the clinician experience at Aya. With nearly 30 assignments across 20 hospitals, Zac shares his… Read More
Medical Technology Schools featured Aya travel phlebotomist, Sadie Skorjanc. Sadie shared insight and advice about phlebotomy. “Sadie Skorjanc is a dedicated travel medical assistant and phlebotomist with Aya Healthcare. She combines her expertise in patient care and phlebotomy to provide essential medical support across various healthcare settings. Skorjanc’s role at… Read More
Who Am I? My name is Zac Shepherd and I’ve been a registered nurse for 11 years. I started as a full-time staff RN in a Dallas, TX, ICU, transitioned to per diem and then began my journey with Aya as a travel RN six years ago. Since then, I’ve… Read More
Patience and compassion are two virtues that come naturally to travel nurse, Jacqueline. So, it’s no surprise our Aya team recently had the pleasure of awarding her with a DAISY Award after she was nominated for the attentive care and support she provided to her patient… Read More
In a patient’s time of need, a nurse’s compassion can make all the difference. Our Aya team recently awarded ICU RN, Stacy Arnold, with a DAISY Award after she was nominated by her patient’s daughter for the generosity she showed while helping him pull off a heartwarming surprise for his… Read More