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How much do float pool patient care technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for float pool patient care technician in the United States is $41.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a float pool patient care technician?

A Float Pool Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a healthcare support professional who works in various departments within a hospital or healthcare facility, providing direct patient care wherever there is the greatest need. Unlike PCTs assigned to a specific unit, float pool PCTs are trained to adapt quickly to different settings and patient populations, such as medical-surgical, emergency, or intensive care units. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nursing staff. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to learn new protocols quickly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a float pool patient care technician?

To thrive as a Float Pool Patient Care Technician, you need a solid background in basic patient care, vital signs monitoring, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, patient transport equipment, and basic medical devices is commonly required. Flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to quickly adapt to different units and teams are essential soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure safe, responsive, and effective care across diverse clinical settings, supporting both patients and staff wherever needed.

What unique challenges might a float pool patient care technician face compared to working on a single unit?

Float Pool Patient Care Technicians often work across multiple departments, which means they must quickly adapt to new teams, protocols, and patient populations. This dynamic environment can be both rewarding and challenging, as it requires strong communication skills and flexibility. You'll need to stay organized and be comfortable navigating different electronic health record systems. However, this exposure also provides valuable experience with varied clinical scenarios and can enhance your adaptability and problem-solving skills.

What is the difference between Float Pool Patient Care Technician vs Patient Care Technician?

AspectFloat Pool Patient Care TechnicianPatient Care Technician
CertificationsCPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), CNA or PCT certificationCPR, BLS, CNA or PCT certification
Work EnvironmentMultiple hospital units, adaptable to different departmentsSpecific unit or department, such as med-surg or ER
Employer UsageHospitals with floating or flexible staffing needsDedicated to a single unit or department
Search & ComparisonOften compared for flexibility and diverse experienceCompared for specialization in a specific area

The main difference between a Float Pool Patient Care Technician and a Patient Care Technician is the work setting. Float Pool PCTs work across multiple hospital units, providing flexibility and diverse experience, while PCTs typically focus on a specific department. Both roles require similar certifications and skills, but the float pool role offers broader exposure and adaptability.

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Infographic showing various Float Pool Patient Care Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,215 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Float Pool Patient Care Technician PRN

Wesley Medical Center

Portsmouth, NH • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Float Pool Patient Care Technician PRN

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Float Pool Patient Care Technician PRN today with Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Schedule: Either 6a-6p or 6p-6a, Must work 24 hours per 4-week schedule.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
  • Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
  • Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
  • Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
  • Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality
What qualifications you will need:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant
  • High School Graduate / GED

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you're becoming part of a mission-driven team that's redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We're the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you'll be supported by one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you'll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Float Pool Patient Care Technician PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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