Zac Shepherd, Aya Healthcare ICU nurse, has spent the past four years traveling across the U.S. and helping hospitals where there’s a need. Having worked in intensive-care units in COVID-19 hot spots like Newark, New Jersey, and Long Beach, California, Shepherd said he enjoys the flexibility traveling provides. Read… 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
February is Black History Month, and we’re privileged to celebrate the fantastic achievements of Black healthcare professionals. This year, we wanted to honor the incredible contributions made by these living legends. Be sure to follow us on social media to share their stories. Beverly Malone’s impressive list of prominent positions… Read More
As the need for healthcare workers continues to grow across the country, Aya Healthcare is dedicated to supporting nurses throughout their entire careers, beginning with their education. That’s why we created the Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship. Each year, a selection committee of clinical leaders awards (up… Read More
Aya Healthcare travel pair, Caroline and Austin Bass, are ICU nurses. Caroline and Austin are from Tennessee and honeymooned in Eugene – and have now wound up back in Eugene as travel nurses. See their story here. Read More
The New York Times Magazine reports that for the past 30 years, hospitals across the nation have followed a model that aims to match nurses precisely to the number of occupied beds. When there are shortages throughout the hospital, nurses are asked to come in and take an extra 12-hour… 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
Whether it’s your first contract with Aya or your 15th, congratulations on receiving an offer for your assignment! Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect and an introduction to the Aya team members who will help you along the way. Offer Accepted When your official offer comes through, your… 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
Aya Healthcare’s Vice President of Account Management, Sophia Morris, discussed the unprecedented demand for travel nurses across the country. There are currently over 35,000 jobs open nationally, and more than 700 in Massachusetts. Hear the full interview here. Read More
Aya Healthcare travel nurse, Stephen LaBorde of Louisiana, has been among the many out-of-state medical professionals who have traveled to California to work in COVID hotspots across the state. See the story here. Read More
The City of San Diego recognized all travel nurses on Travel Nurse Day 2022. Michigan native and Aya Healthcare traveler, Mercy Stevenson, shared her story. View Mercy’s story here. Read More