Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day); Block schedules required. Rotating on-call coverage: on-call shift runs 4:00 PM - 7:00 AM (approx. 3-4 call shifts/month including weekdays and about 1 weekend every 6 weeks). Floating between units as assigned; occasional weekend day shift coverage when staff are on PTO.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality EEG testing across age groups including routine, sleep deprived, ambulatory, and long-term monitoring
• Place electrodes accurately and safely for routine, pediatric, NICU, PICU, and ICU recordings
• Provide portable EEG recordings in ICU, NICU, and PICU settings and respond to on-call requests promptly
• Conduct ECI (brain death) testing per protocol when required
• Document findings and patient interactions clearly in Epic charting system
• Collaborate with neurologists, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and timely diagnosis
• Educate patients and families about procedures, expectations, and aftercare
• Maintain and troubleshoot EEG equipment, ensuring cleanliness and calibration for reliable recordings

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years EEG technologist experience
• Required experience with ECI brain death testing, electrode placement, sleep EEG, sleep-deprived EEG, and portable recording in ICU/NICU/PICU
• Experience with ambulatory EEG and long-term/video monitoring preferred
• Proficiency or comfort with Epic charting preferred
• BLS certification preferred
• Comfort floating between units and participating in a rotating on-call schedule
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience are a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of EEG procedures and neurodiagnostic testing across the lifespan
• Skilled in electrode placement and montage selection for accurate recordings
• Experience with ambulatory and long-term monitoring workflows
• Ability to perform portable recordings in critical care environments
• Familiarity with ECI brain death protocols and documentation
• Competence using Epic or similar electronic medical record systems
• Good communication skills for patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Basic equipment troubleshooting and infection control practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great team members
• A supportive team that values YOU and your work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Portland is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Explore Forest Park's miles of hiking and biking trails, stroll through Washington Park to visit the International Rose Test Garden and the Japanese Garden, and lose a few hours at Powell's City of Books. Enjoy world-class food carts, craft breweries, and a thriving coffee scene. Day-trip options include the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls and hiking, Willamette Valley wine tasting, and skiing or snow play on Mount Hood. The Oregon Coast is a scenic drive away for weekend beach escapes.

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