Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Hospital Float Pool Travel Contract in Baltimore, MD

Join a dedicated hospital care team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Baltimore, Maryland. This 14-week hospital float pool contract supports long-term acute care units and offers hands-on patient care experience across comparable hospital settings. Work alongside nurses and interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative healthcare environment while growing your acute care career in Baltimore. The Baltimore area offers an engaging urban setting for professionals who enjoy being close to local dining, cultural experiences, and everyday amenities.

Patient Care Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $660-$710
• Position Type: 14-week travel healthcare contract
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital staffing float pool supporting long-term acute care units
• Float Expectations: Float within the hospital and within your scope of practice based on patient and staffing needs
• Orientation: Scheduled during day shift, Tuesday through Friday; approximately 24 hours
• Scheduling: Open scheduling availability is required; block scheduling is not available
• Attendance: Strict punctuality and attendance standards apply
• Holiday Coverage: Every other major holiday may be required, with limited time-off availability around high-demand dates
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Gray

Patient Care Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Patient Care Technician experience
• Acute care experience required; long-term acute care, teaching hospital, and dialysis experience preferred
• Current Patient Care Technician certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Basic EKG examination certification required
• CPCT/A certification preferred
• Proficiency with Cerner or comparable electronic health record and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to obtain and accurately report vital signs, including recognition of abnormal findings
• Experience with 12-lead EKG/ECG collection, finger sticks, pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, and specimen collection
• Knowledge of safe patient transfers, patient transport, infection-control procedures, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Comfort assisting with ambulation, feeding, bathing, hygiene, mouth care, repositioning, linen changes, and incontinence care
• Ability to attend all required orientation sessions and maintain dependable attendance

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on patient care and clinical support across assigned hospital units
• Obtain, document, and communicate accurate vital signs and promptly report abnormal results
• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, feeding, turning, repositioning, hygiene, mouth care, and toileting
• Perform routine catheter care and collect urine and stool specimens according to established procedures
• Perform finger-stick glucose checks, pulse oximetry, phlebotomy, sterile specimen collection, and 12-lead EKGs as trained and authorized
• Measure and record intake and output with attention to detail
• Transport patients safely and assist with hospital beds, specialty beds, Hoyer lifts, oxygen equipment, and other unit equipment
• Change occupied and unoccupied linens, clean equipment, and maintain a safe, organized patient environment
• Follow isolation precautions, PPE requirements, infection-control standards, and specimen labeling and transport procedures
• Perform CPR in accordance with training and facility protocols
• Float between comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, effective care within scope of practice
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient care

Apply now for this Patient Care Technician travel contract and join a hospital healthcare team in Baltimore, Maryland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.