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

Join a collaborative hospital-based care team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in a Baltimore, Maryland, acute care travel job. This staffing float role supports a long-term acute care environment and offers hands-on experience with diverse patient populations across like hospital units. Located in Baltimore’s 21215 area, this healthcare opportunity places you in a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural attractions, welcoming neighborhoods, and convenient access to the greater Baltimore region.

Patient Care Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $660–$710
• Position Type: Travel contract
• Contract Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Contract Dates: October 19, 2026–January 25, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based long-term acute care and staffing float pool
• Float Requirement: Float within the hospital and scope of practice based on staffing needs
• Orientation: Day-shift orientation scheduled Tuesday through Friday
• Documentation: Cerner electronic health record
• 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 or teaching hospital experience preferred
• Patient Care Technician certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Basic EKG examination certification required
• Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification preferred
• Telemetry experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Cerner or comparable electronic health record systems
• Current Maryland or Compact licensure, when applicable to the candidate’s credentials
• Ability to attend all scheduled orientation days and maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Comfort working every other major holiday and maintaining open scheduling availability

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate bedside support to patients in an acute and long-term acute care setting
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs, pulse oximetry readings, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and abnormal findings
• Perform 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy, sterile specimen collection, and urine and stool specimen collection
• Assist patients with ambulation, feeding, bathing, hygiene, mouth care, perineal care, and incontinence care
• Perform routine catheter care and support safe patient transfers using equipment such as Hoyer lifts and specialty beds
• Turn and reposition patients, change linens, apply antiembolic stockings, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment
• Transport patients and accurately label and deliver specimens according to infection-control procedures
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow isolation precautions and facility safety standards
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the nursing team
• Float between appropriate hospital units and contribute to staffing needs while working within established competencies
• Perform CPR and respond appropriately to urgent patient-care situations

Apply now to join this Baltimore, Maryland, hospital staffing team and advance your Patient Care Technician career in acute and long-term acute care.

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.