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

Patient Care Technician (PCT) travel contract in Baltimore, Maryland, offering night-shift hospital float pool work across acute care and long-term acute care units.

Join a collaborative patient care team as a Patient Care Technician supporting a hospital staffing float pool in Baltimore, Maryland. This on-site healthcare opportunity is ideal for a dependable PCT with acute care experience who is confident providing hands-on patient care in an acute care or long-term acute care environment. Baltimore offers a vibrant setting with rich history, diverse neighborhoods, waterfront attractions, and convenient access to regional destinations.

Patient Care Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $810–$870
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks, through March 8, 2027
• Location: On-site in Baltimore, Maryland
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Hospital staffing float pool supporting acute care and long-term acute care (LTACH) services
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours; candidates must be available for orientation Tuesday through Friday during day shift
• Scheduling: Open scheduling availability is required; block scheduling is not available
• Floating: Float assignments within the hospital and within demonstrated scope of practice may be required

Patient Care Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Patient Care Technician experience
• Acute care experience required; long-term acute care experience is beneficial
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Dialysis experience preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Current BLS certification required
• Patient Care Technician certification required
• Basic EKG examination certification or competency required
• CPCT/A certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic documentation required
• Telemetry experience required
• Strong attendance, punctuality, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work every other designated holiday and follow unit scheduling requirements
• References and copies of required certifications must be available as requested

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe, and respectful direct patient care across assigned hospital units
• Obtain and document vital signs, pulse oximetry, intake and output, and blood glucose levels
• Recognize abnormal findings and promptly report changes in patient condition to the appropriate nurse or provider
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, hygiene, mouth care, perineal care, toileting, and incontinence care
• Turn and reposition patients, apply antiembolic stockings, and maintain comfort and safety measures
• Perform safe patient transfers and transport patients using equipment such as hospital beds, specialty beds, wheelchairs, crutches, and Hoyer lifts
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and support telemetry monitoring activities within scope
• Collect, label, and transport urine, stool, and sterile specimens according to infection-control procedures
• Perform phlebotomy, finger sticks, routine catheter care, linen changes, and equipment cleaning as assigned
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment practices
• Assist with CPR and respond appropriately to patient-care emergencies within training and certification
• Document care accurately in Cerner and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt to float assignments and support changing staffing needs while practicing within scope

Important Scheduling Information

This Patient Care Technician position requires strict adherence to attendance and punctuality expectations. Time-off requests may be limited, particularly around designated holidays and high-need dates. Open scheduling availability is required, and block scheduling is not available.

Apply now for this Baltimore, Maryland PCT travel contract and join a hospital healthcare team supporting acute care and long-term acute care patients.

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.