In the words of President Gerald Ford, who officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, it’s time to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, we promote the future of Black nurses through the establishment of… Read More
In this video, you’ll hear from Dr. Jose Luis Burgos and Dr. Victoria Ojeda about their work with the HFiT clinic at the U.S./Mexico border. This clinic is operated by clinicians, professors and students from both countries. They provide care for a diverse, underserved patient population. Not only do students… Read More
Jessalynn Dest and Estella Wilmarth, two Aya travel RNs, were featured in photos while working at Harborview Medical Center in Washington. See the photos and read the story here. Read More
April Hansen, group president of workforce solutions at Aya Healthcare, a nursing travel agency, says staffing was a crisis nationally before the pandemic. Hansen said the number of core permanent vacancies for staff nurse positions has doubled over the course of the pandemic from around 100,000 to nearly 200,000. 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
What’s better than an amazing parade along the San Diego Bay? Bringing together Aya travelers and recruiters in a safe space to meet for the very first time at this special event!The Holiday Bowl Since 1978, the Holiday Bowl has brought hundreds of thousands of people to America’s… Read More
Four flights and a two-hour car ride. For one hug with his mom. Partnering with his mom’s recruiting agency, Aya Healthcare, Isaac Wells surprised his mother, Kara, as a camo-wrapped Christmas gift. View the surprise homecoming here. Read More
No matter who you are, it’s been a rough couple years. And things are even more difficult when your child has to spend the holidays in the hospital, your family doesn’t know where its next meal is coming from or you feel like you have less than others. Spreading Joy… Read More
December is Universal Human Rights Month and we’re taking a look at equality in healthcare. Join us as UC San Diego’s Dr. Seth Hannah examines what healthcare institutions can do to ensure patients receive the same high quality care regardless of their identities. Simply put, how can healthcare… Read More
Becoming a travel nurse is an exciting step in your career and an amazing way to check things off your bucket list while helping communities in need. We know there are so many things to consider when it comes to choosing the best travel nurse agency. How many jobs… Read More
With the increase in permanent vacancies due to burnout/resignations, the demand for temporary healthcare workers has increased. There were over 100,000 vacancies at the start of the pandemic. And now, that number has increased to over 195,000. Read the full article for more details. Read More
How do you combat the potential loneliness of an empty nest? For one mom, you share your family’s holiday tradition, and it takes the world by storm. Sixteen years ago, Carol Aebersold was encouraged by her daughter to write a book and share their family tradition about Fisbee the Elf. Read More