By Jackie Larson, Executive Vice President, Aya Advisory Solutions Over the past two years, many healthcare systems short on staff and high on census have relied on contingent labor to meet the needs of their communities. As we move towards a post-acute phase of the pandemic, what can healthcare systems… Read More
Compassion and kindness go a long way — and these are virtues that per diem nurse, Sarah, has mastered long before kicking off her career with Aya. Though no one in her family worked in healthcare, Sarah has had an insatiable curiosity for all things nursing since high school. As… Read More
When you work with Aya, you have the support of an entire department dedicated to making your travel experience exceptional. Our travel experience team is an amazing resource available to you on every assignment. Watch the short video below to learn about the support they provide. … Read More
From high job satisfaction to abundant employment opportunities, there are several compelling reasons to become a nurse. However, while nursing may be one of the safest career paths when it comes to job security, it’s also a demanding profession that requires a great deal of patience, dedication and compassion. But… 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
Aya is committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome, respected and celebrated. Our team members were proud to walk for “Justice with Joy” at this year’s San Diego Pride Parade. Watch this recap of the event and hear what Pride means to members of the Aya community. For… Read More
Healthcare consultant Christi Green participated in a State of New Hampshire-sponsored project to increase staffing in long-term care facilities. The goal of the project was to support hospitals as they transition patients out of the acute care setting and into long-term care. This was vital during the pandemic to free… Read More
With the spread of the BA.5 subvariant, Aya group president, April Hansen, spoke with the New York Times about travel nurse demand and trends. Read more about how Aya continues to be a key voice on the travel nurse industry. 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
What is cultural humility? How does it affect healthcare and what can we do to promote human dignity for all? These questions and more are discussed in this short video with UCSD Professor Dr. Dredge Kang. For those of you who’d rather read through the… Read More
By Brenna Brown, Senior Director, Permanent Staff Recruitment. Health systems and hospitals are aggressively building up their nursing workforce. According to Liquid Compass, hospitals across the country have posted 212,805 direct hire registered nurse openings, 116% higher now than before the pandemic. Within the past year, the Aya Healthcare Permanent… Read More
Aya travel Nurse, Carrie Tillson-Ulrick, spoke with CBS about her cross country bicycle ride to benefit an organization that is committed to supporting and empowering children and adults with disabilities to achieve their goals and reach their maximum potential. View the segment here. Read More