Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Acute Care Hospital - PCA#001
Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Acute Care Hospital
Location: New York, NY 10003Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital | Specialty Clinical Unit
Compensation- Local Candidates: Up to $25/hour (Based on Experience)
- Travel Candidates: Up to $28/hour (Based on Experience)
- Day Shift – Varied Schedule
- 40 Hours per Week
- 5 Days per Week
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and compassionate Patient Care Associate (PCA) for a 13-week contract assignment at a leading acute care hospital in New York City.
The ideal candidate will possess strong direct patient care experience and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role supports registered nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams by assisting with patient care activities, safety monitoring, clinical procedures, and daily unit operations while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities- Obtain and document patient vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature
- Monitor and record intake/output and report changes in patient condition
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, toileting, positioning, and ambulation
- Perform EKGs, specimen collection, venipuncture, and other clinical support procedures
- Assist with patient transport using wheelchairs and stretchers
- Maintain patient safety and provide close observation monitoring as needed
- Support infection prevention and isolation precaution protocols
- Perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient concerns to nursing staff
- Assist with meal setup, tray delivery, and feeding support
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient care environments
- Respond promptly to patient call systems and unit communications
- Assist with discharge preparation, bedmaking, supply management, and specimen transport
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Deliver culturally sensitive and compassionate patient-focused care
- Minimum 2 years of Patient Care Associate (PCA) experience required
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Current AHA BLS or HeartSaver Certification required
- Strong patient care and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Strong organizational skills and sound clinical judgment
- Physical stamina and manual dexterity for patient care responsibilities
- Professional attitude with excellent teamwork skills
- Previous acute care hospital experience preferred
- Experience with EKGs, venipuncture, and specimen collection preferred
- Experience working in specialty or inpatient hospital units preferred
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater.We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.