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CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

Registered Nurse – Surgical/Peds

Full-Time
$33.66 - $50.49
Entry
United States
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure is required.
  • Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles, and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to document patient needs and assessments.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required.
  • Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision coding is required.
  • Prior knowledge of drawing blood is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments is required.
  • Knowledge of age-related patient care needs and growth and development principles appropriate to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients; ability to assess and interpret patient-status data to identify needs and provide appropriate age-related care.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure optimal patient care using the nursing process.
  • Maintain patient records and document an accurate record of medical and nursing care.
  • Administer and control narcotics, medications, and intravenous therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse and Nurse Practice Act.
  • Assess and plan patient and family education and discharge needs.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Problem-solve by initiating, delegating, and evaluating patient-care team functions.
  • Promote an environment conducive to professional practice by serving as a role model and resource for other patient-services team members.
  • Practice nursing competencies based on current scientific knowledge.
Desired Qualifications
  • In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles, and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting.

About the company

CGH Medical Center is a community hospital and clinic network based in Sterling, Illinois. It provides inpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, behavioral-health, outpatient, and physician services through the medical center and affiliated clinics. Clinical departments work with laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, information technology, and administrative teams. Roles include nursing, medicine, allied health, patient access, technical services, operations, and support. The scope is CGH Medical Center and its regional care network. The workforce connects direct patient care with the clinical, technical, and administrative functions required to operate regulated services.

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What believers are saying

  • CGH ratified a first union contract on July 15, 2026, reducing workplace uncertainty.
  • Management expanded the cafeteria in May 2026, signaling continued campus investment.
  • CGH plans to buy Rock River Hospice property and restore services after approval.

What critics are saying

  • Labor strife lingered for five years; AFSCME called CGH anti-union in 2026.
  • Illinois labor rulings ordered reinstatement and back pay after illegal retaliation findings.
  • Federal hospice-certification moratorium blocks immediate hospice launch; delays run through late 2026.

What makes CGH Medical Center unique

  • CGH's Sterling network spans main hospital plus nearly 20 satellite locations.
  • Its employee-owned care model faced unionization, then locked first contract in July 2026.
  • CGH acquired physician clinic integration in 2011, strengthening local referral control.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Gift Shop Discount
  • CGH Day Care Discount
  • CGH Dietary Discount
  • CGH Pharmacy Discount