CGH Medical Center
Hospital in Sterling, IL
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 on 9+ roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 57 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 7, 2026Sources
The short version
You would find RN jobs advertised with sign-on bonuses, shift differential, and relocation assistance, though the amounts are not listed.
Employer research, Sep 7, 2026
You would see relocation assistance advertised for registered nurses, though the amount is not listed.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comShift differential is advertised for RN roles, with the amount not listed.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comA former RN named benefits as a strength and rated compensation and benefits 5.0.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-12-29Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 4 of the 48 roles on this page accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Benefits
A former RN named benefits as a strength and rated compensation and benefits 5.0.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Shift differential advertised for RN roles; amount not stated
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for the respiratory care team
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonuses advertised for registered nurses; amount not stated
As of 2026
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance advertised for registered nurses; amount not stated
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- ERNights 14 open
- Med surgNights 24 open
- PsychDays 1 · Nights 14 open
- CCUNights 22 open
- ORDays 22 open
- Wound careDays 11 open
Operating Room
Employer careers page posted registered nurse operating room openings in Sterling.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comRespiratory Care
Employer advertised joining its respiratory care team with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- overall recommendation
- About 58 percent of reviewers would recommend CGH; overall rating is 3.3 from 49 reviews.
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- benefits and pay
- A former Sterling RN named benefits and petty cash as strengths and rated compensation and benefits 5.0.
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As of 2024-12-29Source: glassdoor.com- workload
- A former RN said the work can feel overwhelming at times and rated work-life balance 3.0 versus culture 5.0.
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As of 2024-12-29Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- staffing
- Another former Sterling RN said the workplace often lacked staffing help.
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As of 2025-02-20Source: glassdoor.com- coworkers and managers
- A former RN praised coworkers and said managers worked well with them.
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As of 2025-02-20Source: glassdoor.com- leadership approval
- Only 42 percent of reviewers approved of the CEO; 53 percent saw a positive business outlook.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A former RN said the work can feel overwhelming at times, and another said the workplace often lacked staffing help.
Sources
As of 2024-12-29 · 2025-02-20Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Common questions
Does CGH Medical Center hire new grads?
2 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 9 of the 48 roles on this page, up to $15,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 27 roles with a stated shift on this page, 12 are day shifts, 12 are night shifts and 3 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (4), med surg (4), psych (4), CCU (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to CGH Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at CGH Medical Center
CGH Medical Center
Lynn Blvd Clinic
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
CGH Medical Center
Main Clinic
- RN/LPN
- Day shift
CGH Medical Center
Main Clinic
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
CGH Medical Center
Main Clinic
- RN
- Rotating shift
CGH Medical Center
Main Clinic
- Sign-on bonus
- RN/LPN
- Day shift
CGH Medical Center
Morrison Clinic
- RN
- Rotating shift
CGH Medical Center
Vision & Oral Surgery Clinic
- RN
- Day shift
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See all 57 roles at CGH Medical CenterSources
- facebook.com/CGHMC.Careers/posts/we-are-looking-for-compassionate-and-dedicated-rns-to-be-a-part-of-our-growing-h/1406406031536399
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/CGHMC.Careers/posts/ready-for-your-next-opportunity-in-the-operating-roomdont-wait-make-your-move-to/1457852163058452
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-CGH-Medical-Center-E258551-RVW93955737.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-12-29
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-CGH-Medical-Center-EI_IE258551.11,29.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/CGH-Medical-Center-Reviews-E258551.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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Three or four years went by before the overwhelmed feeling lifted, and close to six before I felt expert at the bedside. Measure this in years, not months.