Travel Patient Care Technician - Make $835 - $1,112/week (Job #3493039)

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing/relocation assistance

Job summary

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Patient Care Technician in Palos Heights, IL. This assignment runs for 8 weeks in an acute care hospital with Epic charting and a weekend-free schedule.

We offer weekly pay and comprehensive benefits; start date is 10/26/2026 and the role requires 1 year of related experience and a BLS certification to support patient care activities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of patient care experience required
• BLS certification required
• Proficient in monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living

Skills

Isolation precautions

Abnormal vital signs

Ambulation assistance

Feeding assistance

Turning and repositioning

Bed alarms

Bedpan / urinal

PPE donning/doffing

Vital signs equipment

CPR

Pulse oximetry

Urine collection

Incontinence care

Tools

Epic

Job description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Patient Care Technician in Palos Heights, IL.

We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.

Job Details

• Profession: Patient Care Technician
• Pay: $835 to $1112 weekly
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 3, 12-Hour 07:00 - 19:30
• Openings: 1
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Charting System: Epic

Requirements

• Experience: 1 Year
• Required Certifications & Skills
  • Skills: Isolation Precautions/PPE,Abnormal Vital Signs,Assist with ambulation,Assist with feeding patient,Assist with turning and repositioning,Bed alarms,Bedpan / urinal,Change linens (occupied, unoccupied),Cleaning of equipment,Donning and removing PPE,Electronic vital sign equipment,Obtain Vital Signs,Perform CPR,Pulse Oximetry,Urine collection,Urine/Stool Incontinence Care
  • Certifications: BLS

Facility & Un i information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Facility Bed Count: 334

Aya Delivers:

• The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you!
• Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships - many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.
• Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent - we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.
• A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.

Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry:

• Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply.