Arc Health PBC
Arc Health PBC
At Arc Health, we blend the flexibility of travel nursing with a deeper purpose. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we prioritize health equity in rural and tribal communities, ensuring your work creates lasting impact. Our unique career paths offer competitive pay and the chance to practice in some of the world's most breathtaking locations, all while advancing health justice.
Redmond, Oregon, United States
Redmond, Oregon, United States
Company Information
Arc Health is dedicated to advancing health equity by delivering compassionate, culturally humble care to rural, tribal, and underserved communities. We envision a world where the most vulnerable have access to top-tier healthcare professionals. In 2024, Arc Health acquired Lux Travel Nurse because of its aligned commitment and ability to provide travel nursing and permanent nursing solutions to our partners.
Company History
Arc Health was founded in 2018 by Dr. Phuoc Le, Dr. Sri Shamasunder and Dave Shaffer, each bringing unique experiences and a shared dedication to social impact.
Dr. Phuoc Le's journey began when he arrived in the United States as a refugee from Vietnam at the age of five. Having personally experienced the harsh realities of health inequality, he dedicated his career to serving impoverished communities. His drive led him to co-found the HEAL Initiative at UCSF in 2014, a global health fellowship program focused on supporting healthcare practitioners committed to serving the poor.
In 2018, Dr. Le and Dr. Shamasunder had a vision to enhance health equity in rural and underserved areas, which led them to partner with Dave Shaffer, an accomplished social enterprise expert.
Dave Shaffer brought 25 years of leadership experience, transforming organizations like First Step Staffing, which helps people experiencing homelessness find jobs. Under Dave's leadership, First Step Staffing's revenue grew from under $2 million to about $50 million, proving that social enterprises can achieve financial sustainability and substantial social impact.
When Dr. Le and Dave met, they realized their complementary strengths. Dr. Le had the vision and Dave had the business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset needed to execute that vision. Arc Health was born from this collaboration.
Dave’s philosophy centered on the idea that the pinnacle of social enterprise is to achieve a mission while being financially self-sufficient. His belief in integrated social enterprise—where the product is the impact—guided their approach. This meant focusing on building a solid business that, in turn, would enable them to serve more people effectively.
Dr. Le and Dave’s work at Arc Health exemplifies a model with the right combination of heart and business strategy, it's possible to address significant social issues while building a thriving organization.
Dr. Phuoc Le's journey began when he arrived in the United States as a refugee from Vietnam at the age of five. Having personally experienced the harsh realities of health inequality, he dedicated his career to serving impoverished communities. His drive led him to co-found the HEAL Initiative at UCSF in 2014, a global health fellowship program focused on supporting healthcare practitioners committed to serving the poor.
In 2018, Dr. Le and Dr. Shamasunder had a vision to enhance health equity in rural and underserved areas, which led them to partner with Dave Shaffer, an accomplished social enterprise expert.
Dave Shaffer brought 25 years of leadership experience, transforming organizations like First Step Staffing, which helps people experiencing homelessness find jobs. Under Dave's leadership, First Step Staffing's revenue grew from under $2 million to about $50 million, proving that social enterprises can achieve financial sustainability and substantial social impact.
When Dr. Le and Dave met, they realized their complementary strengths. Dr. Le had the vision and Dave had the business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset needed to execute that vision. Arc Health was born from this collaboration.
Dave’s philosophy centered on the idea that the pinnacle of social enterprise is to achieve a mission while being financially self-sufficient. His belief in integrated social enterprise—where the product is the impact—guided their approach. This meant focusing on building a solid business that, in turn, would enable them to serve more people effectively.
Dr. Le and Dave’s work at Arc Health exemplifies a model with the right combination of heart and business strategy, it's possible to address significant social issues while building a thriving organization.