When you travel, *stuff (ahem) happens. Small annoyances like a delayed suitcase, a flat tire or a road trip partner who sings off-key are a given. And of course, there are big things, too. It’s even possible your healthcare facility may be forced to cancel your travel nurse contract. But,… Read More
Winter is coming. If you’re looking to soak in the season, choose one of these top five winter travel destinations for your next travel assignment. New York City, NY There’s something special about winter in New York City, with spectacular seasonal activities you can’t experience anywhere else. You can… Read More
Since our foundation in 2001, we’ve received a lot of questions related to traveling with your families between assignments. But one of the most common questions we get is, “Can we travel with our pets?” We understand how important your pet pals are and want to make sure your furry,… Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the only thought on all our minds: what’s for dinner? Talented Chef Ruffo Ibarra of Oryx Restaurant shares an exclusive recipe for our travelers, putting his spin on a perfect holiday meal – chicken thigh with Brussels sprouts, leeks and a sweet… Read More
As our nation gathers this November 11 to honor the brave women and men who have served our country, Aya stands united in respect and gratitude for our travel nurses who’ve served in our armed forces. With a heart of gold and a passion for service, Sha’Quan Malik Shelton worked… Read More
Hey allied travelers — it’s time to celebrate you. We hope you have a wonderful Allied Health Week. We caught up with a few of our allied travelers to see what the Aya life is really like. Chris, Surgical Tech I was in the military for a long… Read More
Spooky season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to spice up your next travel nursing assignment. If you’re seeking some haunted thrills, one of these 5 spook-tacular cities may be the perfect place to book your next contract. New Orleans, LA By paranormal standards, New Orleans has it… Read More
With thousands of exclusive allied professional and travel nursing jobs, along with direct access to hospitals, only Aya can take you more places. Maybe you want to visit your sister. Or see the ocean, the mountains, a new city…an old friend. Maybe you… Read More
Have you always dreamed of hiking through the Pacific Northwest, eating authentic deep dish in Chicago or watching the Northern Lights in Alaska? Maybe there’s a hospital you’ve been wanting to work at or you’re looking to hit all 50 states. No matter what you want to achieve while traveling,… Read More
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we’re privileged to share a thoughtful piece from Dr. Janis Jenkins, a psychological/medical anthropologist and the Director of the Center for Global Mental Health at UCSD. In this video, she examines how culture plays into mental health and awareness, and discusses… Read More
When medical assistant, Raunada, began her first travel assignment, she never expected it to be a life-altering experience. Halfway through her contract, Raunada was offered an extension and she happily excepted. “I enjoyed the work, and my coworkers were great. Everything was running smoothly, so I decided to extend.” Soon… Read More
One quote from research recently commissioned by Aya Healthcare sums up the pervasive nurse burnout we encountered, “Every COVID shift is just surviving. You’re walking out of there feeling drained, yet you also feel like, ‘Did I do anything at all?” We reached out to a group of nurses (new… Read More