Patience and compassion are two virtues that come naturally to travel nurse, Jacqueline. So, it’s no surprise our Aya team recently had the pleasure of awarding her with a DAISY Award after she was nominated for the attentive care and support she provided to her patient… Read More
Aya’s group president of workforce solutions, April Hansen, discussed how we’re seeing a return of the career traveler, and shared how they’re seeking flexibility and upskilling. More and more healthcare professionals in the US, including doctors, are turning to self-employment and contract work, spurred on by the pandemic and a… Read More
Discover how per diem shifts gave Minnesota-based RN, Kelly Zabel, the flexibility to pursue her passion for mentoring and teaching aspiring nurses. Trailblazer and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, once said, “Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses. We must be learning all of our lives.” For RNs like… Read More
The new program reduces fiscal burden for nursing leadership, increased traveler retention and provides continuity of care for patients. Based on the study by Natasha Okonkwo, DNP, RN, SCRN and Charles Blakeley, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN Challenge Cedars-Sinai Medical Center wanted to identify clinical competency needs and rapidly… Read More
San Diego-based medical staffing company, Aya Healthcare, has partnered with UC San Diego Health to address the ongoing shortage of healthcare workers. The partnership aims to recruit nurses and other hospital staff for permanent positions as well as temporary roles. Sophia Morris, Executive Vice President of Client Fulfillment and Strategy… Read More
Sophia Morris, EVP, Client Fulfillment & Strategy Teams, shared how physicians can find flexibility and financial benefits while developing their careers through locum tenens. The current system is not doing enough to alleviate physician burnout, which has resulted in a significant prevalence of burnout among physicians. One solution gaining… Read More
Get ready for an exciting episode of Solutions Insider! Join the host Jody Fleming as she sits down with the esteemed Sherry Kolb, President Emeritus of Qualivis, to discuss one of the hottest topics in healthcare today: staffing. From the pre-pandemic landscape to the current state of affairs, they delve… Read More
In a patient’s time of need, a nurse’s compassion can make all the difference. Our Aya team recently awarded ICU RN, Stacy Arnold, with a DAISY Award after she was nominated by her patient’s daughter for the generosity she showed while helping him pull off a heartwarming surprise for his… Read More
UC San Diego is one of the first colleges in the U.S. to establish a Global Medical Brigade — a student-run volunteer medical organization. “We travel to developing countries to promote medical sustainability and provide free health care in communities without access to medicine otherwise,” explains Megha Singhal, UCSD Sophomore. Read More
Join this weeks episode of The Staffing Show, as they delve into a fascinating conversation with Jackie Larson, the executive vice president of Aya Advisory Solutions. Discover how technology and data insights can revolutionize your organization’s efficiency, reduce expenses, and create space for a more human-centric approach to business. Get… Read More
Freedom, flexibility and competitive pay are just a few reasons many skilled clinicians choose to pick up per diem shifts with Aya. While these clinicians are rock stars in their own right — quick to adapt in unfamiliar clinical settings, thrive under pressure, learn new skills quickly and more —… Read More
Aya ICU RN, Enid Bedford, shared how travel nursing allows her to be closer to her son. Patrick Smith, Aya MS/Tele RN, discussed how travel nursing gives him an opportunity to learn new things and visit new areas. The travel nursing industry grew in 2020 as hospitals were short-staffed. Travel… Read More