Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day, 5x8-hour, block schedules). Rotating on-call coverage: On-call shift 4:00 PM - 7:00 AM (pager turned off at 9:00 PM); on-call rotation includes weekdays and weekends (typically 3-4 call shifts/month, ~1 weekend every 6 weeks).

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 accurate EEG recordings across age groups—neonates through geriatrics—for inpatient and outpatient settings
• Place and maintain electrodes using accepted neurodiagnostic techniques to ensure high-quality data
• Conduct ambulatory EEGs, sleep-deprived studies, and long-term/video monitoring with attention to patient comfort and safety
• Operate portable EEG equipment in ICU, NICU, and PICU environments and adapt quickly to changing clinical conditions
• Assist with ECI (brain death) evaluations and follow established protocols during critical cases
• Respond to on-call requests promptly and professionally, collaborating with neurologists when cases require escalation
• Document findings and chart in Epic (preferred) with clear, timely entries supporting care continuity
• Support a culture of patient-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork across inpatient and outpatient settings

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of EEG technologist experience (per job posting)
• Required skills: ECI Brain Death, Electrode Placement, Portable Recording (ICU/NICU/PICU), Sleep Deprived EEG, Sleep EEG
• Preferred experience with Ambulatory EEG and Long Term Monitoring/Video Monitoring
• Comfort working with all age groups including neonates, pediatrics and adults in acute care settings
• BLS certification preferred
• Ability to float across units, work block schedules, and participate in rotating on-call coverage
• Familiarity with Epic charting preferred; teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience are a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong hands-on EEG recording and electrode application skills
• Experience with ambulatory and long-term/video monitoring workflows
• Comfortable operating portable EEG systems in critical care settings (ICU, NICU, PICU)
• Ability to perform sleep EEG protocols and sleep-deprived studies
• Knowledge of brain death (ECI) testing procedures and documentation
• Familiarity with transcranial Doppler and intraoperative monitoring is a plus
• Excellent communication skills for neurologist collaboration and clear Epic charting
• Adaptability to float between units and manage on-call responsibilities

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support and local housing assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can stay healthy and focused
• 401K retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your neurodiagnostic skills
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Referral program to reward you for helping us grow the team

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Portland is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Explore Forest Park's extensive trails, stroll through the iconic Powell's City of Books, and savor diverse food cart pods and craft breweries. Outdoor lovers can day-trip to the Columbia River Gorge for waterfalls and hiking or head up to Mt. Hood for skiing and mountain views. Willamette Valley wine country is a short drive for weekend winery visits, and the Oregon coast (Cannon Beach) is perfect for a scenic getaway. The city’s public transit (MAX light rail) and vibrant arts and food scenes make it easy to enjoy both city life and nature on your days off.

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