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. 

2026

America’s Best Private Companies

TIME

2026

Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Modern Healthcare

2026

Best Staffing Firms to Work For

Staffing Industry Analysts

2026

Top Workplace in the U.S.

USA Today

2026

Top Workplaces in Healthcare

Fortune

2026

Woman-Led Top Workplaces

Top Workplaces

2026

Remote Top Workplaces

Top Workplaces

2026

Top Workplaces in San Diego

San Diego Business Journal

2025

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!

B. D.
6 days ago
I have been with Aya for less than a year but I would have never gotten through it without Ali Zane. Her check ins, words of support and our chats are something I look forward to greatly. She has made the process of transitioning from staff to travel nurse seamless.
Dustin B.
1 week ago
I’ve worked with Monica now for a number of years now and she is my go to recruiter! After a brief time with a different recruiting company, Monica sets herself apart from other ls in her field with a straightforward attitude and clear communication. She always makes the process seamless and ensures that I'm 100% happy with everything. Whether you're just starting out or have been traveling for years, I would recommend Monica to anyone!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your feedback — we appreciate your review!
J E.
1 week ago
I highly recommend Monica Maiolo for her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine dedication to helping others succeed\. As I begin my journey into travel sonography, Monica has guided me through every step of the process, sharing her experience, valuable insights, and encouragement along the way\. Her patience, responsiveness, and willingness to help have made this transition so much easier\. I truly appreciate her support and expertise\. Monica is a wonderful resource, and I am grateful to have had her guidance as I begin this exciting new chapter in my career\!
Riley H.
2 weeks ago
A huge thank you to Monica Maiolo and her assistant, Kennedy, for their outstanding support and dedication throughout my travel career! They consistently go above and beyond to secure the best possible contracts and help place me in locations that align with my goals and preferences. I’m incredibly grateful for their hard work, guidance, and commitment to creating amazing opportunities. I wouldn’t have had such a positive and rewarding experience without their support!
Leys D.
2 weeks ago
I'm with Aya for 4yrs now and continue to have a great experience with them. Jake Zirker plays a great part; as my recruiter for 4 years now, and I’m truly grateful to have him. Over the years, he has been so helpful, dependable, and easy to work with. I really appreciate his patience, responsiveness, and the care he shows in helping me whenever I need assistance. It means a lot to have a recruiter I can trust and feel comfortable reaching out to. Thank you, Jake, for your continued support and for always being there when I need you. I truly appreciate everything you do and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a recruiter who genuinely cares about his clients! And of course I highly recommends Aya for those looking for travel nursing opportunities or employment.
Sarah J.
3 weeks ago
I worked with Aya for the last 10 months with Matt Wood as my recruiter and had a wonderful experience. Matt was hands down the best part of my experience. He truly listened to what I was looking for and helped me find multiple contracts that ended up being perfect for me. He not only helped with the recruiting aspect of things, but whenever I had an issue or question about anything else, he was the first person to do everything he could to help me figure out the solution. If you're looking for someone to be in your corner and support your travel journey, Matt would be a great choice! I'm leaving to settle into a full time job but if I ever venture back into the travel world, I would definitely hope to work with Matt again.
Linda D.
3 weeks ago
I enjoy working with Aya Healthcare; it’s a great organization. My recruiter Joanna Godfrey also makes this journey special. She is simply the best. She responds to my needs Promptly.
Gabriela C.
3 weeks ago
Joanna Godfrey has been a wonderful recruiter. I been working with her for a year now and it's definitely been a pleasure. She's very attentive and responds right away. She makes the hiring process go smooth and every time I have a question she always has a great answer. I'm honestly very blessed to have her as my recruiter.
Ashleigh J.
3 weeks ago
Monica Maiolo has been a pleasure to work with, communication is always clear and professional. She structures my contracts to include most if not all of my requests and clearly explains any conflicts. She makes sticking with Aya an easy choice.
Holly I.
4 weeks ago
I’ve been working with Allie Castro at Aya since 2021. She’s always made me feel looked after and well taken care of. Allie has been a pleasure to work with!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review. We’re so glad you have had a great experience working with Aya.
Bree B.
4 weeks ago
Allie is a wonderful recruiter! I’ve been with Aya since 2014 and have always had a great experience. She listens to what I look for, and I truly enjoyed with every hospital I have worked at! Very responsive and personable!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review and for choosing to work with Aya. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback!
Marondia R.
4 weeks ago
From the years that I’ve been traveling, Monica Maiolo and her assistant Kennedy have been the most supportive and helpful agency that I have worked with. The opportunities with the different contracts have been just what I needed!
Response from the owner:We love hearing feedback like this! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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.