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After 20 years of nursing and 6 years of traveling, Andrea finally knows her worth — and she won’t settle for less than she deserves. “It took long enough,” she says with a laugh. What’s her secret? Research and independence. To her, the key to making the most of your… Read More
Do you know a nurse that dances with her patients, bonds with their families and tears up when she remembers the ones who touched her heart? Yinessa is that nurse. Yinessa’s a seasoned pro who doesn’t expect recognition for her excellence. In fact, she thought she’d given up praise when… Read More
Is there anything you’ve done for decades straight that you STILL love? Susan’s been an OR tech for more than 30 years. When asked about the possibility of retiring soon she exclaims, “Shoot, no! No way, no how. I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have this.” She’s… Read More
They say, “It’s not where you go, it’s the people you meet that matter.” Or maybe they don’t say that, but they should. During her three years as an Aya travel nurse, Robin’s found people to love everywhere she goes. “I’ve met friends who’ve turned into family,” she says. She… Read More
Amazing things can happen when you’re 80 miles from the nearest gas station. Like looking up, seeing a neon green river in the sky and realizing you just checked something big off your bucket list. “I stepped outside, and something caught my eye. I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, these are… Read More
“I decided to take the plunge” is a phrase you often hear when people describe embarking on a travel nursing journey. While that is figuratively true for many, Aya travel nurse Kevin can say that literally. In just over a year and a half, not only has he booked assignments… Read More
Marshallene’s attitude toward travel nursing, and life, is simple. “I call the shots,” she says. A fierce and funny grandmother of four, Marshallene provided her travel nursing philosophy, among other pearls of wisdom, during a long drive to surprise her granddaughter at a ballet recital. She was happy to make… Read More
Aya travel nurse Joan has a practical, yet poetic way of looking at life that can’t help but inspire. Her motto? “You have to travel as much as you can while you can still carry your suitcase.” With a chuckle, Joan says she would rather not admit how long she’s… Read More
“I feel like traveling is one of those things that you can always talk yourself out of,” Aya travel nurse Dakota reflects. “My advice would be… don’t. You can always come up with reasons why you shouldn’t, especially when you have kids, but it’s been good for us as nurses,… Read More
Softly falling snow, warm light and bright chatter are likely the images conjured when you think of a happy Midwestern Christmas Eve. Aya Healthcare travelers far and wide are experiencing every climate and tradition this country has to offer this holiday season, but in the case of… Read More
For a nurse on his first traveling assignment, 28 year old Chris G. is no stranger when it comes to moving around. Originally from the small town of Colby, Kansas, Chris considers himself a bit of a “nomad” and over the years has lived in Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, Nevada,… Read More