RN/LPN, Surgical Specialties Float

CGH Medical Center

Sterling, Illinois

Posted Aug 28

Shift and hours: Days20 hours a week
Unit and setting: Surgical Specialties · Clinic
License: RN licenseCurrent Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required. Check your license
Certification: BLS Required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.After hire · within 30 days
Also asks: Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments helpful.
Also asks: Compensation Range
Also asks: $30.00 - $45.00
Also asks: Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
Also asks: Health and Dental Insurance
Also asks: IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Also asks: Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Also asks: Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Also asks: Life Insurance
Also asks: Short and Long Term Disability
Also asks: Optional Insurances
Also asks: Paid Time Off
Also asks: Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Also asks: Gift Shop Discount
Also asks: CGH Day Care Discount
Also asks: CGH Dietary Discount
Also asks: Employee Assistance Program
Also asks: CGH Pharmacy Discount
Also asks: CGH Vision Center Discount
Also asks: Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.

Preferred

Experience: Previous Medical Office experience preferred.
Experience: Prior experience in drawing blood is preferred.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,662 postings.

Benefits

401(a)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement

More benefits (8)

Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Health and Dental Insurance
Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Short and Long Term Disability

The role and schedule

Floating: Floats to other units
Weekends: No weekends

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

rn_hours_per_patient_day: 10.15 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 10.15 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 13.96 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 13.96 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 23.68 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 23.68 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 17.38 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 17.38 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 21.02 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 21.02 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 26.53 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 26.53 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 12 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 12.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 37.16 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 37.16 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 0.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 88 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 88.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 62.84 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 62.84 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 100.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 0 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 0.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 0 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 0.00 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 0 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2025: 0.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 12.3 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 12.30 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 20 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 20.00 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 6.9 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2026: 6.90 %Mother/Baby unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)

The workplace

CGH Medical Center

Address: 100 EAST LEFEVRE ROAD, STERLING, IL, 61081

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Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.

Shift

Monday - Friday, Days

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Position purpose

Following the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act, provides professional nursing care for office patients. As a licensed professional, assumes responsibility for the care of individuals and groups through a collegial relationship with a physician or clinician.

Essential functions

Collects patient health data for physician, enters into the EMR. Analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.

Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to attain the expected outcomes. Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Assigns ICD-10 codes on charge sheets for billing office and monitors CPT coding to assure proper documentation. May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room. Chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry.

Chart must then be signed off on by the provider. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Specialized know-how & requirements

Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required. Previous Medical Office experience preferred. BLS Required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.

Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments helpful. Prior experience in drawing blood is preferred. Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the physician office.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.

Compensation Range

$30.00 - $45.00

Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.

What's around it?

In Sterling, IL

Sterling, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $859/mo
Household income: $57,350/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Sterling, IL

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Sterling spreads north from the scenic banks of the Rock River toward Lynn Boulevard, characterized by classic Midwestern brick and frame homes. Riverfront properties along the city's south side offer scenic views near historic industrial sites undergoing active renewal, while the downtown core features apartments set within walkable, mural-lined historic commercial buildings. Moving north toward Lynn Boulevard, the neighborhoods shift toward quiet mid-century subdivisions, newer residential builds, and established townhome options such as Sterling Place, with Rock Falls offering additional connected residential living just across the river.

Residential living in Sterling spreads north from the scenic banks of the Rock River toward Lynn Boulevard, characterized by classic Midwestern brick and frame homes. Riverfront properties along the city's south side offer scenic views near historic industrial sites undergoing active renewal, while the downtown core features apartments set within walkable, mural-lined historic commercial buildings.

Moving north toward Lynn Boulevard, the neighborhoods shift toward quiet mid-century subdivisions, newer residential builds, and established townhome options such as Sterling Place, with Rock Falls offering additional connected residential living just across the river.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com

Getting aroundCommutes in Sterling are exceptionally brief and manageable, averaging well under fifteen minutes across town. Healthcare professionals working at CGH Medical Center enjoy easy access via primary corridors like the Lincoln Highway and regional connections running across the Rock River bridges linking Rock Falls. While the downtown area offers modest walkability, daily errands and regional travel require a personal vehicle due to negligible public transit infrastructure, though hospital parking is plentiful and surface street congestion is practically nonexistent.

Commutes in Sterling are exceptionally brief and manageable, averaging well under fifteen minutes across town. Healthcare professionals working at CGH Medical Center enjoy easy access via primary corridors like the Lincoln Highway and regional connections running across the Rock River bridges linking Rock Falls.

While the downtown area offers modest walkability, daily errands and regional travel require a personal vehicle due to negligible public transit infrastructure, though hospital parking is plentiful and surface street congestion is practically nonexistent.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsRecreational life revolves around the Rock River and the Sterling Park District's extensive park system covering hundreds of acres. Outdoor enthusiasts can access boating at Oppold Marina, hike along the nearby Hennepin Canal, or explore the multi-use trails at Sinnissippi Park and Platt Park. Community athletics and year-round workouts are centered at the massive Westwood Fitness & Sports Center—featuring an indoor turf field, indoor track, and pickleball courts—alongside the Duis Recreation Center's competitive swimming pool and diving well.

Recreational life revolves around the Rock River and the Sterling Park District's extensive park system covering hundreds of acres. Outdoor enthusiasts can access boating at Oppold Marina, hike along the nearby Hennepin Canal, or explore the multi-use trails at Sinnissippi Park and Platt Park.

Community athletics and year-round workouts are centered at the massive Westwood Fitness & Sports Center—featuring an indoor turf field, indoor track, and pickleball courts—alongside the Duis Recreation Center's competitive swimming pool and diving well.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sterlingdevelopment.org Source 2: facebook.com

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Relocation assistance advertised for registered nurses; amount not stated

CGH Medical Center · eligibility varies by role

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Living in Sterling

Positioned along the Rock River across from Rock Falls, Sterling is a grounded Sauk Valley community transforming its manufacturing legacy into a peaceful, functional small city. For healthcare professionals taking a position at CGH Medical Center, the city offers an enviable lack of friction: hospital commutes take just minutes along uncongested corridors like Lincoln Highway, parking is painless, and neighborhood streets are quiet. Housing ranges from historic brick riverfront residences and downtown loft conversions to mid-century ranches extending north toward Lynn Boulevard.

While Sterling lacks the sprawling retail, transit, and buzzing late-night scenes of a large metro area, it provides remarkable community infrastructure for its size. The 35,000-square-foot Westwood Fitness & Sports Center delivers year-round athletics, the historic Twin City Farmers Market operates weekly in an old produce warehouse, and Woodlawn Arts Academy fosters theater, dance, and music. Outdoor life thrives at Sinnissippi Park, the Hennepin Canal, and the newly reclaimed Sterling Riverfront Park. For nurses seeking an unhurried, community-rooted Midwestern base with outdoor recreation and zero traffic stress, Sterling offers a balanced and practical landing spot.

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