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
Aya respiratory therapist, Benjamin, participated in the 21st Annual Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving 5K, presented by Aya Healthcare. Benjamin is on assignment in San Diego and originally from South Dakota. Read the story here. Read More
Aya Healthcare was the presenting sponsor for Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving 5K. All proceeds from the 5K supports meals for families in need. Aya respiratory therapist, Benjamin, is on assignment in San Diego, and he participated in the 5K with his family. Read more here. Read More
As corporate team members at Aya Healthcare, we understand the incredible impact our clinicians make across the country — we live and breathe it every single day. However, it’s not every day an Aya employee’s family member is cared for by not just one, but THREE Aya… Read More
When Jennifer Copelin first decided to become a travel nurse, she had no idea it would one day take her as far as Nigeria. Jennifer originally became a travel nurse for the lifestyle. As an empty nester, the freedom and flexibility of travel nursing appealed to her. “I’ve always loved… Read More
Travel nurses Danielle Koller and her partner, Neil Plummer, went on a medical mission to Poland to support the people of Ukraine escaping the war. They shared their experience with us. “Neil and I were drawn to travel nursing because we wanted to go to places and help people that… Read More
After navigating an unprecedented pandemic, with critical nursing shortages and overflowing ICUs, there’s no doubt that nurses as heroes. However, this Nurses Month, we want to recognize that they’re also human. The toll of an emotionally and physically demanding job has affected the lives of too many nurses. That’s why… Read More
Yuliya is a Ukrainian American ICU travel nurse. Born in Ukraine, she immigrated to New York when she was nine years old. She shares her experience working throughout the pandemic and how the current conflict in Ukraine is giving her back flashbacks to her childhood. Aya: Tell us about your… Read More
March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month — a month dedicated to pushing positive change in education programs, the healthcare system and job market to provide opportunities to people living with Cerebral Palsy (CP). According to the CDC, CP is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to… Read More
You might think it’s hard to be in a romantic relationship on the road as a travel nurse, let alone start a new one during your assignment. But these travelers prove that love prevails … and sometimes finds you when (and where) you least expect it. Paola and Chris… Read More
Aya traveler, Zac Shepherd, has worked in COVID-19 hotspots across the country. He’s one of tens of thousands of travel nurses making infinite sacrifices for people and communities in need. Zac’s story is real, raw and unscripted, and truly depicts the life of a traveler. View Zac’s… Read More
“I got into nursing because I thought it was a great way to have an impact on others,” explains Ryan, an Aya traveler, who specializes in behavioral health. “I enjoy being a travel nurse because I get to explore the country and the flexibility of taking time off in between… Read More