4 years ago
I just finished my first 13wks as a travel nurse w...
I just finished my first 13wks as a travel nurse with Aya. From the beginning I ve had the best experience with this company!!! Even though it s still very early in my travel career, I can honestly say that having the right recruiter will totally make or break your experience regardless of the paycheck at the end of the week. I say this because my Aya recruiter is absolutely AMAZING!! Her name is Desiree Newton. From the very first time I spoke with her on the phone I warned her she was in for a crazy ride with me because I m a whole lot of personality for one person. Des (as I ve been calling her lol) took on me as a challenge with the most positive and understanding attitude. My family all live in different states, I decided to become a travel nurse so that I could not only earn a paycheck but to travel and live near each family member for a good amount of time. Des helped me do that, over those 13wks I was able to see my family almost every other weekend which hasn t happened since I was a child. She checked in with me throughout the assignment to see how I was doing and actually cared how I felt as a person. Anyone who s a nurse knows that we try to obtain this goal with each patient we interact with, so to have that reciprocated has been a true blessing. Not to mention she s funny; which was a huge bonus for me because we all need someone to share serious and funny moments with. So if I can share anything it s this, my experience with Aya Healthcare has been amazing because I get the opportunity to work with someone who cares about me as a person and also me as an employee. She sent me every job quote I requested regardless if that meant starting 3-4 different email threads, answered all of my questions not matter how long the phone call/text messages needed to be, she gave me the you re not alone and also the you can chill because I got you feeling. I say call Aya Healthcare, reach out to Desiree even if it s just for questions pertaining to travel nursing in general. You ll never know if you don t ask
-Kimi Nakamura