Travel Nursing Stories and Career Tips

Explore key workforce transformation strategies from the Aya Ideas Retreat, covering AI integration, modernizing recruitment, and change management in healthcare. Read More

“In this episode, we sit down with Zac Shephard, a seasoned ICU travel nurse and Aya Healthcare’s Nurse Fellow, to explore his fascinating journey from bedside care to his new role enhancing the clinician experience at Aya. With nearly 30 assignments across 20 hospitals, Zac shares his… Read More

“A majority of the fastest-growing staffing firms, 81%, had less than $300 million in US staffing revenue in 2023. Only 5% of companies had more than $1 billion. Last year, 72% had less than $300 million in revenue, and 8% of companies had more than $1 billion. Read More

April Hansen, MSN, RN, and Carol Tuttas, PhD, RN, published Travel Nursing Turns the Tide in 2022. Their research was cited in a recent study pertaining to moral distress:“Travel nursing had no impact on moral distress levels in our study. To the… Read More

This fall, Aya Scholar and labor & delivery nurse, Carly Engleka, will travel to Kenya for a mission trip along with three other nurses. The mission is led by American Foundation for Children with AIDS, a non-profit that provides critical support to infected and affected HIV+ children… Read More

Zac Shepherd, ICU travel nurse and Aya nurse fellow, named two of his favorite gifts: FIGS scrubs and Hoka speedgoat trail shoes.“Healthcare is hard work, and having dependable gear is crucial,” says registered nurse Zac Shepherd. “When I discovered FIGS over eight years ago, I was impressed by their mission… Read More

Explore the salary and benefits of being a travel surgical tech, including average earnings, additional perks, and what influences pay rates in the profession. Read More

Aya’s nurse fellow and ICU travel nurse, Zac Shepherd, shared which HOKA shoes are his favorite and why. “Clinical work can be incredibly taxing on the mental health of nurses. To manage that stress, many nurses are prioritizing spending time in nature,” says Zac Shepherd, an ICU… Read More

Learn about the necessary certifications and state licensure requirements for becoming a travel surgical tech. Find out which states require licensure and how to ensure compliance for travel surgical tech positions. Read More

This article discusses AI's transformative impact on healthcare, addressing concerns about its integration in clinical decision-making and highlighting its potential for enhancing patient care. Read More

Learn about the exciting opportunities of becoming a travel surgical tech. Discover career benefits, salary insights, and tips for thriving in this growing field. Read More

Medical Technology Schools featured Aya travel phlebotomist, Sadie Skorjanc. Sadie shared insight and advice about phlebotomy. “Sadie Skorjanc is a dedicated travel medical assistant and phlebotomist with Aya Healthcare. She combines her expertise in patient care and phlebotomy to provide essential medical support across various healthcare settings. Skorjanc’s role at… Read More