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Pediatric CNA / Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Travel Contract in Baltimore, MD

Join a pediatric healthcare team in Baltimore, Maryland, as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Patient Care Technician (PCT) on a 13-week travel contract. Support pediatric and adolescent patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs while working alongside an interdisciplinary care team. Located in northwest Baltimore in the 21209 area, this on-site healthcare opportunity offers convenient access to the city’s cultural attractions, parks, and outdoor spaces.

Pediatric CNA / PCT Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $790–$840
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care pediatric unit
• Patient Population: Pediatric and adolescent patients
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Daily Census: Approximately 12–14 patients
• Floating: Required within the scope of practice, including other units and an affiliated campus as needed
• On-Call: Not required

CNA / Patient Care Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician experience
• Recent pediatric and acute care experience required
• Active Maryland CNA certification required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• CPI certification preferred or required for compliance, as applicable
• Experience caring for patients with tracheostomies, G-tubes or NG tubes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and complex rehabilitation needs is highly preferred
• Ability to work day shifts, every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled
• Comfort with floating and adapting to changing pediatric patient care needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and patient-safety skills

Pediatric Patient Care Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate patient care to pediatric and adolescent patients
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding, oral care, and grooming
• Perform and document vital signs, pulse oximetry, intake and output, weights, and other delegated observations
• Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, repositioning, range-of-motion activities, and use of mobility equipment such as Hoyer lifts and sit-to-stand machines
• Support care for patients with tracheostomies, G-tubes, NG tubes, wounds, burns, orthopedic recovery needs, and neurological conditions within the CNA/PCT scope of practice
• Maintain patient safety through fall precautions, bed alarms, pressure-injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Collect specimens, measure and record drainage or urine output, maintain clean equipment, and stock supplies as directed
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the nursing team
• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float within the specialty and support other appropriate units as assigned

Apply now for this pediatric CNA and Patient Care Technician travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting children and adolescents.

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.