RN Med-Surg | $15k Sign-On Bonus, Growth & Benefits

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Sp

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgive

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med/Surg to provide skilled nursing care on an acute unit. You will administer medications, monitor patient status, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.

The role requires strong documentation, patient education, and the ability to respond to emergencies. The position includes a 7a-7:30p shift with every 3rd weekend, 36 weekly hours, and a $15,000 sign-on for external candidates with at least 1 year

Qualifications

• Illinois RN licensure required; BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Experience administering narcotics, IV therapies, and charting in acute care.
• Ability to assess and address patient education and discharge needs across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and IV therapies per RN scope and Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation of care.
• Assesses patient and family education needs and plans discharge education.
• Responds to emergencies and escalates as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the health care team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Aging population care

Professional role model

Education

Illinois RN License

BLS certification

Tools

CPT & ICD-10 coding

Drawing blood

Medical equipment knowledge

Job description

CGH Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med/Surg to provide skilled nursing care on an acute unit. You will administer medications, monitor patient status, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.

The role requires strong documentation, patient education, and the ability to respond to emergencies. The position includes a 7a-7:30p shift with every 3rd weekend, 36 weekly hours, and a $15,000 sign-on for external candidates with at least 1 year