From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
The short version
Northern Base is a healthcare staffing organization that places contract healthcare professionals, primarily Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), at long-term care facilities across Pennsylvania.
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
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The hard parts
Short-term contract nature (7-10 weeks) may lack long-term job security
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
CNA pay rates of $20-22/hr may be modest compared to permanent facility positions
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Specific schedule requirements with set shifts and days offering limited flexibility
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Limited publicly available information about company culture, benefits, and employee experience
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Northern Base hire new grads?
2 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles, 2 are day shifts and 1 is night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Geriatric (1), ICU (1) and stepdown (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Northern Base, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Northern Base
Sources
- pennsburg.us
Employer website
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