Registered Nurse
About the job
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure is required.
- An Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
- Certification must be maintained according to specialty-unit requirements.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
- Ensure optimal patient care using the nursing process.
- Maintain patient records and document medical and nursing care accurately.
- Administer and control narcotics, medications, and intravenous therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse Nurse Practice Act.
- Assess and plan patient and family education and discharge needs.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Solve problems 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.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge is strongly preferred.
- Prior knowledge of drawing blood is preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments is preferred.
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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Simplify's Take
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
CGH Vision Center Discount
Employee Assistance Program