Awards and recognition

Local and national recognition

At Aya, we’re committed to delivering world-class service to our clinicians, clients and corporate team members. We proudly foster a dynamic and fun workplace culture that has earned recognition from a variety of local and national publications. Many of these honors are based on feedback from our team through comprehensive third-party surveys — below are some of the recent awards we’ve received. 

2025

Top Workplaces in the U.S.

USA Today

2025

Top Workplaces in Healthcare

Top Workplaces

2025

Top Workplaces in Healthcare

Fortune

2025

Top Workplaces in San Diego

San Diego Business Journal

2025

America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms

Forbes

2024

Top 100 Companies to Work For

Fortune

2024

Best Staffing Firms to Work For

Staffing Industry Analysts

2024

Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Modern Healthcare

2024

Top Workplace

San Diego Union-Tribune

Read our reviews

We can tell you over and over how much we care about our clinicians and team members, but we know it means more when it comes from them. So, don’t just take our word for it! Visit any of the review sites below to read what people say about us. We use reviews to continuously improve the experience we provide — and we encourage you to keep the feedback coming!

Alexander W.
Alexander W.
19:47 22 May 26
Elizabeth Raiff is an exceptional recruiter who truly goes above and beyond for her travelers. She is incredibly kind, patient, and always takes the time to listen and understand each traveler’s unique needs and goals. Her communication is consistent, supportive, and genuine, which makes the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. Elizabeth truly cares about the people she works with and works hard to find the best opportunities for them. Anyone who has the chance to work with her is in great hands!
Jenny M.
Jenny M.
16:09 22 May 26
My recruiter, Laurel, has been amazing! So easy to work with, in tune with my travel goals, and lets me know about great assignments as soon as they post. I highly recommend her!
Andrew B.
Andrew B.
21:30 18 May 26
Call and ask for Ashley Sheid, she is a fantastic recruiter that will always have your back. Whether you need cath lab work or otherwise she’s there for you. Great communicator and super responsive!
Meredith G
Meredith G
14:03 15 May 26
I worked with Allie Castro for two years as a traveler and she is an excellent recruiter. She always advocated for me and was attentive to my needs. She frequently communicated with me and was very thoughtful about helping me find placements that suited my interests and needs! I would recommend her to any traveler and am proud to say that I have referred many other travel nurse friends to her. Allie is the best!
Camille M.
Camille M.
13:57 15 May 26
I did several contracts with Aya Healthcare and have no complaints. My recruiter Allie Castro is the best. She gets everything done in a timely manner, is super easy to communicate with, and stays on top of everything. If you need a recruiter, I highly recommend her!!
Andre M.
Andre M.
16:43 07 May 26
Amazing company to work with! My recruiter Kelly Armstrong does a beyond excellent job! 10's across the board for her and the company!
Andrea T.
Andrea T.
16:34 07 May 26
I cannot say enough great things about Allie Castro, my Travel Nurse Recruiter for many years. I have worked with other recruiters in the past, and they don’t measure up to how great she is. She is supportive and helpful when I have questions or need something. She is kind, quick to respond, and figures out the answers to what I’m needing, or questions I have. Allie is always able to find me great assignments, especially when it’s more difficult, because my husband and I travel together. I always get check in calls to make sure everything is going well with my assignment, which is very much appreciated. She goes above and beyond for her nurses. I will continue to recommend her to fellow nurses looking to travel. Allie keeps a positive and upbeat personality, even whenever I am frustrated. She is truly the absolute best. Aya is lucky to have her as a recruiter!
Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
21:17 06 May 26
Alex Wagner is the definition of caring and dedicated. He consistently puts his nurses first and makes sure everything runs smoothly. It’s rare to find someone so invested in your success and well-being. Highly recommend!
Brandon B.
Brandon B.
11:55 04 May 26
At first I was nervous about taking a traveling position, but my recruiter Tanya made the entire process incredibly easy & straight forward. She has made the entire experience easy & was always available if I had any questions. Tanya Bennet was amazing! 10/10 recommend Aya if you’re thinking about taking a traveling position!
Jane B
Jane B
00:57 01 May 26
I can't say enough about Kelly Harris. She is extremely supportive of us which is not always the case in this business. The whole process from start to finish was made easier by knowing a recruiter was there for me and not just the client. She is a great representative of Aya. She answers my questions in a timely manner and checks in to see how I'm doing during the contract. I don't feel pressured working with her and she sends a good array of jobs as they come up, so we can get a jump on them.
Ronnie M.
Ronnie M.
22:58 30 Apr 26
One of the very best travel experiences I have had to date. From the on-boarding to the end of contract, Aya has been top notch. Kelly Harris has been exceptional! So down to earth, efficient, responsive, knowledgeable and great sense of humor. I could go on and on about Kelly and the rest of the team. Even during a medical procedure, she was there with routine "checkups" just to say hi and hope you progressing well. Thank you Kelly and as always you're the BEST!
Carson G.
Carson G.
18:56 15 Apr 26
I have been with Aya for about year. My recruiter, Katie Pabros, is great and goes the extra mile with answering questions I may have, and finding new assignments. She is always keeping me updated, and likes to check in now and again. She’s always available anytime I reach out which is also greatly appreciated.
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Become an Aya traveler

Finding the perfect travel nurse or allied assignment means more than a chance to explore the country. Our travel jobs offer flexibility, competitive pay and great benefits — for instance, we’re one of the only travel nurse agencies to offer our travelers sick pay. And of course, you get the opportunity to call places you’ve only dreamed of visiting your temporary home.

Join Aya’s corporate team

We don’t just talk about employee satisfaction, we deliver it. In addition to our unmatched corporate culture, we offer perks and benefits to help you meet your personal and professional goals — including comprehensive benefits, a generous 401(k) match, wellness offerings and company-sponsored events to celebrate our wins.