PCA Float Pool
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $34 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in Texas post a median of $20.42 an hour, the middle half $20–$21.49, across 33 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $18.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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420502 Baylor St Luke S Medical Ctr in Houston reported 152 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,595,925 hours worked: 5.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 6 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Float Pool , you will serve as a vital member of our clinical team, providing essential bedside care and support services across our Texas market. Operating under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will ensure a safe, comfortable, and sanitary environment for our patients. This role is perfect for a flexible healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient support across multiple departments and facility locations.
Every day you will leverage your clinical skills to assist patients with their daily living needs while contributing to the overall efficiency of the nursing unit. You will be responsible for floating to various departments and sites based on immediate staffing requirements, which may include managing same-day assignments, multi-location shifts, or seasonal staffing surges. By collaborating closely with Clinical Leaders and the multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will act as a versatile resource, ensuring seamless continuity of care regardless of the specific hospital unit or location.
To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundational knowledge of patient care practices and a high degree of professional adaptability. We are looking for a reliable PCA who can maintain clinical excellence while navigating shifting priorities and varying patient needs across different facilities. If you are a proactive healthcare worker willing to travel within the Texas market, we invite you to join our dedicated float pool and make a tangible impact on patient outcomes across our entire network.
Float Pool PCAs are hired with the understanding they must float based on the details below, t he schedule is based on the needs of the organization:
Float Patient Care Assistant III B: Employees (with a minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division.
Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend.
Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.
The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $34.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.
Market Definitions:
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St. Luke’s Health – Texas Division: https://www.commonspirit.org/stlukes-health-texas
- South Houston : Sugar Land , Brazosport, Patients Medical Center
- North Houston: Woodlands, Lakeside and Vintage
- Brazos Valley: Burleson St Joseph Manor; Burleson St Joseph Health; St. Joseph College Station; Grimes St. Joseph Health; Madison St Joseph Health; St Joseph Manor; St Joseph Regional Health Center
- East Texas: Memorial Hospital of Polk County; Memorial Medical Center of East Texas; Memorial Medical Center San Augustine
- Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma or GED, from an accredited School
- One (1) year of direct patient care experience
- Basic Life Support, BLS
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Basic Computer skills
Preferred
- Acute care experience in a hospital setting
Where You'll Work
St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. St. Luke’s Health cares for the communities in and around the Texas Medical Center, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Springwoods Village, Holcombe, Northwest Houston, and the Galleria area. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke’s Health’s research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.
Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring, and our families need protection. With our combined resources, we are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills. Our Nursing Team is a vital part of our patient’s success to recovery.
Do you have the passion to travel, but prefer to stay local? Do you have excellent follow-through skills? Are you organized and able to multi-task? Do you love caring for people? Would you like to work in a place that values your skills? We have a team of people waiting for you.
Connect with St. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!
From CommonSpirit Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a Catholic, nonprofit health system based in Chicago, with about 160,000 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) employees, more than 130 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) hospitals (plus 20 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) run through joint ventures), and home care, senior living and other care sites in 24 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) states. Source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)
Based in Chicago, ILHires in 21 statesPay on its listings: 98.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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