Staffing Industry Analysts Names AMN Healthcare as the Largest U.S. Healthcare Staffing Firm

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), healthcare's innovator in workforce solutions and staffing services, announced today that it has again been named the largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

The SIA report ranks firms based on company-provided and/or estimated 2016 U.S. temporary healthcare staffing revenue. The list recognizes overall market share as well as revenue in healthcare staffing sub-segments.

"We are honored to be recognized by SIA as an industry leader," said Susan Salka, President and CEO of AMN. "Our continued growth in healthcare staffing is testament to the excellence of the healthcare professionals we staff, the long-term relationships we build with our clients, and the innovative solutions we deliver to help enable quality patient care."

In addition to taking top honors on the overall ranking, AMN was also named the largest travel nurse staffing firm and the largest allied healthcare staffing firm in the nation. SIA further recognized AMN Healthcare as one of the largest per diem, locum tenens, and retained staffing firms in the United States.

About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the nation. AMN Healthcare's workforce solutions - including managed services programs, vendor management systems, recruitment process outsourcing and consulting services - enable providers to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes within the rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The Company provides unparalleled access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career opportunities. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and urgent care centers, home health facilities, and many other healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare disseminates news and information about the Company through its website, which can be found at www.amnhealthcare.com.

About Staffing Industry Analysts
Staffing Industry Analysts is the global advisor on contingent work. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company's proprietary research, award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy temporary staffing. In addition to temporary staffing, Staffing Industry Analysts also covers related staffing sectors. The company provides accreditation with its Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program. Founded in 1989 and acquired by Crain Communications Inc. in 2008, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England.

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