Job Description

Travel Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Psychiatric Unit – Bronx, NY

Care Setting: Acute – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Location: Bronx, NY

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Start Date: September 3, 2025

Shift Options: Days, Evenings, and Nights – 8-hour shifts

Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Holiday Requirement: 2–3 holidays per year

Floating: Required – Across adult/child psych units, detox, rehab, psych ED

Charting Systems: Allscripts, Cerner (blood draws/transfusions only)

Unit Beds: 27

Position Overview:

HumanEdge Health is seeking experienced Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to join a high-acuity adult psychiatric unit in The Bronx. This is a 13-week contract ideal for professionals passionate about mental health and equipped with the skills to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced behavioral health environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform safety checks and patient rounding every 15 minutes
• Monitor vitals and conduct routine weight checks (every Saturday)
• Provide ADLs and 1:1 direct observation as needed
• Conduct phlebotomy and blood glucose checks (prior experience required)
• Assist with de-escalation, behavioral support, and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with RNs and participate in unit rounds
• Support charge nurse and unit leadership (travelers may be asked to serve in charge role)
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic, and compliant care environment

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year of psychiatric unit experience (inpatient, acute psych strongly preferred)
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) via AAH – Required
• BLS Certification (AHA) – Required
• Phlebotomy experience
• Comfortable with behavioral health interventions including use of restraints
• Prior experience in psych or mental health care setting

Additional Information:

• No IVs or telemetry on this unit
• No detox/rehab patients (they are assigned to a separate unit)
• Patient Population: Adults 18+ with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, substance use, intellectual disabilities
• Support Structure: Strong charge nurse and assistant coordinator coverage 24/7
• First-time travelers welcome

Why Work with HumanEdge Health?

HumanEdge Health is committed to placing talented healthcare professionals in environments where they can thrive. Our team provides support throughout your travel assignment and advocates for the best fit between professional and employer.

Contact Us:

Phone: 888-715-4421

Email: info@humanedgealliedhealth.com

Apply Online: humanedgealliedhealth.com

Apply today and make a lasting impact in behavioral health care in New York City!

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