Essex Center
Nursing home in Elizabethtown, NY
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring nights
From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
Essex Center is a nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Elizabethtown, NY (though listed as Plattsburgh, NY), operating under the Centers Health Care network.
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: all 3 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
Essex Center offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, Daily Pay access via a third-party provider, tuition reimbursement, education discounts, a two-tiered medical and dental insurance plan, flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, per-diem), career advancement opportunities, and shift differentials of $0.75/hour for evening and night shifts. CNA base rates are stated at $20.00-$22.00/hour.
The hard parts
Aggressive recruitment incentives (sign-on bonuses, 'new increased rates') may indicate ongoing staffing or retention challenges
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Employee review content on Glassdoor and Indeed was inaccessible, limiting transparency about actual workplace experiences
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Location discrepancy between listed address (Plattsburgh, NY) and job posting address (Elizabethtown, NY) may cause confusion for applicants
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Common questions
Does Essex Center hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 3 roles, up to $5,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Essex Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Essex Center
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
$18–$21/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Night shift
- +$0.75/hr differential
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Nights shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- essex-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org
Employer website
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