Float PCT: Flexible Shifts & Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Float Patient Care Technician to perform basic nursing care under RN supervision. The role requires assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, ADLs, and maintaining unit workflow on a nursing unit.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and CPR–BLS certification. Nursing students with clinical rotations or CNAs/CMAs/EMTs are eligible. Prior inpatient PCT experience and phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing student with one clinical rotation or certified as CNA/CMA/EMT.
• CPR – Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN, including vitals, glucose, and input/output.
• Assists patients with ADLs such as bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking under stress.
• Prioritizes unit work using critical thinking as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers call lights, intercoms, and messages politely and relays information.
• Manages overall unit workflow with charge RN or assistant manager.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admissions/discharges.

Skills

CPR – Basic Life Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with clinical rotation OR CNA/CMA/EMT certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Float Patient Care Technician to perform basic nursing care under RN supervision. The role requires assisting with vital signs, glucose checks, ADLs, and maintaining unit workflow on a nursing unit.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and CPR–BLS certification. Nursing students with clinical rotations or CNAs/CMAs/EMTs are eligible. Prior inpatient PCT experience and phlebotomy skills are preferred.