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Aya Healthcare

Largest US healthcare staffing platform: travel nursing, allied staffing, workforce solutions, VMS and MSP technology.

San Diego, California, USAFounded 200110001+ employees
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Aya Healthcare is a San Diego-based healthcare talent and workforce solutions company, the largest healthcare staffing platform in the US, accounting for over a quarter of the US travel nursing market. It offers travel nursing, allied and non-clinical staffing, locum tenens, permanent hiring, and a technology suite including VMS/MSP managed services, float pool management and AI-powered scheduling. It acquired UK clinician staffing/scheduling app Locum's Nest to advance its workforce solutions.

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Jun 20, 2025Aya Healthcare Acquires Locum’s Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK

Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare staffing and talent software company in the U.S., has acquired Locum’s Nest, a leading U.K.-based digital workforce platform that connects clinicians with open NHS shifts. This…

Dec 4, 2024Aya Healthcare to Acquire Cross Country Healthcare for Approximately $615 Million in Cash

Aya Healthcare is set to acquire Cross Country Healthcare in a $615 million all-cash transaction, offering a 67% premium per share. This strategic move will integrate Cross Country’s 40-year expertise with Aya’s…

Jul 25, 2024Aya Healthcare Introduces LotusOne, a Complete Technology Platform to Manage External Labor and Optimize Employed Talent

Aya Healthcare , the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the U.S., has launched LotusOne, a comprehensive workforce optimization platform designed to enhance the management of external labor and…

Jan 16, 2024Aya Healthcare's Bold Leap: Acquiring UK's ID Medical to Revolutionize Global Healthcare Staffing

Aya Healthcare , a major player in US healthcare staffing, has marked a significant expansion by acquiring ID Medical, a key healthcare service provider in the UK. This strategic move, led by Aya's President and CEO,…

Nov 20, 2023Aya Healthcare's Game-Changing Move: Acquiring AI-Powered Winnow for Enhanced Physician Recruitment

Aya Healthcare , a leader in healthcare talent solutions, has acquired Winnow AI, an innovative data science platform designed to enhance physician recruitment strategies. Amid a critical provider shortage, this…

Jul 20, 2023The Largest Healthcare Talent Software and Staffing Company in the U.S. Aya Healthcare Acquires Polaris AI

San Diego, CA — Aya Healthcare , the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the U.S., today announced its acquisition of Polaris AI , a machine learning platform that predicts future patient volume…

Aya Healthcare — frequently asked questions

What does Aya Healthcare do?

Largest US healthcare staffing platform: travel nursing, allied staffing, workforce solutions, VMS and MSP technology.

Where is Aya Healthcare headquartered?

Aya Healthcare is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, United States.

When was Aya Healthcare founded?

Aya Healthcare was founded in 2001.

Who founded Aya Healthcare?

Aya Healthcare was founded by Alan Braynin.

Who is the CEO of Aya Healthcare?

Emily Hazen leads Aya Healthcare as CEO.

How many employees does Aya Healthcare have?

Aya Healthcare has 10001+ employees.

What kind of HR technology is Aya Healthcare?

Aya Healthcare is categorized under Healthcare Workforce, Staffing on DHRMap.

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