Agrace
Hiring nurses in Madison, WI
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights and days
- Nurse residency
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 20, 2026Sources
The short version
Agrace: Mission-driven hospice care with mixed nurse reviews
A nationally recognized nonprofit hospice leader in Wisconsin that topped the Wisconsin State Journal's large-employer survey, but where hospice nurses on Indeed rate management 2.8 out of 5 and work-life balance 3.0 out of 5 across 210 reviews. Purpose-driven work and clinical education support coexist with significant driving demands and on-call expectations.
You can start the RN New Graduate Program twice a month, even before you are licensed, with a two-year track of monthly symptom-management training, peer support, and supervisor touch-bases.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: agrace.orgThe Dodgeville RN Resource NOC role posts a $10,000 sign-on bonus at 0.7 FTE for nights covering homecare vacancies, FMLA, and high census.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: agrace.orgAs a Resource RN you work 12:00am–8:30am, 28 hours a week, with one NOC on-call per month, every other weekend, and three holidays a year.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: RN New Graduate Program · Applications: Start dates twice a month; can start before licensed
- General nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Agrace emphasizes a culture of belonging, appreciation, and listening, with manager training investments and diversity initiatives. The Agrace Foundation covers clinical education and certification costs for staff. Nurses describe meaningful, patient-centered work, though Indeed reviews flag workload demands, on-call rotations, and weekend and holiday commitments as recurring concerns. Resource RNs average approximately 50 miles of driving per shift.
- Nurse residency
RN New Graduate Program · Applications: Start dates twice a month; can start before licensed
Agrace · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: agrace.org- Preceptors and orientation
Strong training and mentorship opportunities noted; career advancement can be limited per employee summaries.
Agrace · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Career development
Two-year track: year-one monthly training on symptom management/hospice principles/peer support; year-two individualized onboarding with supervisor touch-bases; Clinical Education Team support.
Agrace · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: agrace.org- Scheduling
Dodgeville Resource RN: 0.7 FTE 28 hrs/wk NOC 12:00am-8:30am; on-call 1 NOC/month; every other weekend; 3 holidays/year. Flexible scheduling noted in reviews.
Agrace · employer research
Sources
- Floating
RN Alt Shift/Resource provides coverage for care groups across homecare teams when vacancies, FMLA, or high census arise.
Agrace · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: agrace.org
Benefits
Retirement plans with employer matching mentioned in Resource RN posting; $10,000 sign-on bonus for RN Resource NOC Shift (Dodgeville) 0.7 FTE.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for RN Resource NOC Shift (Dodgeville), 0.7 FTE
As of 2026
Sources
The units
Hospice Resource RN / Homecare (Dodgeville / East Madison)
Resource RN covers care groups across homecare teams for vacancies, FMLA, high census; NOC 12:00am-8:30am; ~50 miles drive from home average.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: agrace.orgAcute-care inpatient hospice (Madison)
New grads may work at Agrace’s acute-care inpatient unit in Madison or in patients’ homes as case manager, visit nurse or admissions nurse.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: agrace.orgHome hospice / palliative
Patients of all ages; cardiac, neuro, pulmonary, dementia, cancer and rare diseases; varying acuity; nurses lead care coordination.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: agrace.org
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings diverge RN vs all-staff
- Company-wide Glassdoor ~4.1/78% recommend; nurse-specific reviews much lower (~3.0/35% recommend on small sample).
Sources
- Management favoritism and support
- RN reviews cite favoritism on shifts, undervalued input, and uneven flexibility; Indeed RN management rating ~2.8.
Sources
- Teamwork and purpose
- Staff value colleague camaraderie, empathy culture, sense of purpose, and learning; emotional toll of hospice noted.
Sources
More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Flexible scheduling and resources praised, but intense periods bring longer shifts; Indeed RN WLB ~3.0.
Sources
- Patient/family care quality
- Community members describe kind, competent nurses, clean calming facilities, and follow-up after death.
Sources
- Pay and benefits perception
- Glassdoor compensation category ~4.1 overall; Indeed RN pay/benefits ~3.2.
Sources
The hard parts
Nurse-specific reviews sit much lower than the company-wide score—around 3.0 with roughly 35% recommending on a small sample—and RNs cite favoritism on shifts and uneven flexibility.
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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Madison, WI
Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.
Browse roles in Madison- Metro price level · Madison area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,413/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $78,050/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Agrace hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: RN New Graduate Program · Applications: Start dates twice a month; can start before licensed.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 3 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Agrace, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Agrace
Sources
- agrace.org
Employer website
- agrace.org/careers/rn-new-graduate-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Agrace-HospiceCare-Madison-WI-Reviews-EI_IE690257.0,18_IL.19,29_IC1133470.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Agrace-HospiceCare-Reviews-E690257.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Agrace-HospiceCare-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE690257.0,18_KO19,24.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Agrace/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/madisonwi/comments/1ifymay/hospice
What nurses say · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/madisonwi/comments/17plibm/has_anybody_had_a_loved_one_stay_at_agrace
What nurses say · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/milwaukee/comments/1tdi96t/home_hospice
What nurses say · as of 2026
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