A traveling EMT is an emergency specialist who travels to remote areas, such as sparsely populated U.S. counties that have a temporary need for EMTs. These health care professionals also work abroad, such as under U.S. government contracts, for a cruise ship line, or in the oil industry where there is a need for emergency medical care on oil rigs or other remote areas. As a traveling EMT, your primary responsibilities are similar to a traditional EMT. Your duties include responding to emergencies, assessing a patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and respiratory functions, and providing medical support.