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
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. As coronavirus hospitalizations in the US have risen steadily in recent weeks, the nation’s chronic shortage of registered nurses is worsening. Hospitals across the country are… 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
By Cristal Mackay, Workforce Consulting and Analytics. Workers from every industry have taken time in recent years to reflect on their personal and professional goals. In healthcare, nearly one in five workers have quit their job during the pandemic, citing COVID-19, poor pay and burnout as reasons.[1]… Read More
An IRB-reviewed qualitative study by Aya Healthcare’s Carol Tuttas, PhD, RN, Clinical Manager, and April Hansen, MSN, RN, Group President of Workforce Solutions reveals how working through the pandemic drives major shifts in nurses’ career path choices. Researchers examined travel and permanent staff nurses’ COVID-19 pandemic work experiences and the… Read More
When you travel with Aya, you’re never alone. Our dedicated clinical services team is available to all our travelers on assignment. Watch the 1-minute video below to learn how the clinical services team can provide support as you travel to different facilities and work in new environments. And, stay tuned… Read More
The current direct-hire RN market shows 212,000 open jobs, which is 116% higher than the pre-COVID average. As we look forward, the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects 438,100 new nurse-related jobs will be created by 2026. With this large volume and forecast of open needs, many hospitals and… Read More