Aya Healthcare

Staffing agency with roles in 14 states

$70k–$223k/yr posted pay across 17 roles
Hiring nights and days

From 28 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources

The short version

A travel-nursing marketplace built on flexibility, with the trade-offs that come with agency life

Aya Healthcare places nurses in 13-week travel assignments, per diem shifts, and permanent roles at partner facilities nationwide, with weekly pay and scheduling flexibility that nurses frequently praise in reviews. Job security and advancement opportunities draw lower marks, and management quality is described as inconsistent by some reviewers.

Who it fits

Best fit

Per diem nurses: 18 of 28 assignments are per diem

Not a fit

Day-shift nurses: 10 of the 15 assignments with a stated shift are nights

Nursing here

Nurses report appreciation from recruiters and clear communication about assignments, alongside access to diverse clinical settings and geographic locations. The company promotes an entrepreneurial, supportive, fast-paced culture and holds an 88% Great Place to Work certification, though Indeed ratings for job security (3.6/5) and management consistency (3.7/5) reflect the inherent variability of agency-based work.

Benefits

Aya Healthcare offers a generous 401(k) match for corporate employees. For travel nurses, benefits typically include weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and access to assignments nationwide. The company emphasizes a supportive, flexible environment with unique perks and an entrepreneurial culture.

The hard parts

Lower-rated job security and advancement opportunities compared to other metrics (3.6 out of 5 on Indeed)
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Management quality reported as inconsistent by some reviewers (3.7 out of 5 on Indeed)
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
Assignment availability and quality may fluctuate based on market demand
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026
As a staffing agency, nurses may lack the stability and long-term facility integration of direct hospital employment
Employer research, Jun 30, 2026

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?

Common questions

Does Aya Healthcare hire new grads?

7 of 28 assignments ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 28 assignments, 10 are night shifts, 4 are day shifts and 1 is rotating shifts.

Which units are hiring?

ICU (5), ER (4), L&D (3), acute care (1) and more.

Is Aya Healthcare a staffing agency?

Yes. It hires nurses for assignments at other workplaces, in 14 states.

How do I apply?

Choose an assignment and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Aya Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.