Process of getting hired

[Chan Chan]

Hi everyone. I just had a few questions since I have never worked with an agency.

I currently have a full-time staff position but I have also been looking to pick up per diem shifts. Last week I applied to a company on indeed (which simply consisted of me sending my resume) and then kind of forgot about it. Yesterday I got a call from an out of state number, the representative said that she was calling from said agency and gave me instructions to fill out paper work that was emailed. I got suspicious because she said they would need my social security number also on the paper work... I looked up the company and there is not much information on them and no reviews. They do have a few ads on indeed though. Is this typical of agencies? How does it usually work? Don't they interview applicants? I am a new RN (for context).

[chloe347]

Not sure what the answer is, had the same thing happen to me

They wanted my ss# (well actually the last 4 numbers of it)

And wanted me email them the phrases "I agree" and "I affirm"

Then ghosted

[Jasel, BSN, RN]

Every agency I've been with, I heard about from other nurses I worked with. And the one travel contract I took I made sure I did my research before applying with them. Not to say all the ones you see online are shady but you're weeding through some garbage.