Full-Time

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Updated on 9/4/2026

CGH Medical Center

CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

Compensation Overview

$33.66 - $50.49/hr

United States

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Medication Administration
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Education
Requirements
  • Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • The candidate must demonstrate the 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.
  • The candidate must be able to provide age-appropriate care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient groups and assess and interpret patient-status data to identify care needs.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure optimal patient care using the nursing process.
  • Maintain patient records and documentation to ensure an accurate record of medical and nursing care.
  • 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.
  • Initiate, delegate, and evaluate patient-care-team functions as part of problem solving.
  • Promote an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person 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 is preferred.

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