1 Endocarditis (infection of the heart valves) 2  Trauma (which can damage the structure of the mitral valve) 3  Rheumatic heart disease (which is now uncommon in developed countries)  Heart attack or myocardial infarction (which can cause damage to the papillary muscles, the heart muscles that support the mitral valve)
The majority of contract nursing assignments range between 12 weeks to 13 months depending on the Healthcare Delivery Organization census requirement and your availability. It is possible to extend an assignment beyond its original length, which many travelers do.
Travel Nurse (RN) Salary. (United States). The larger portion of Travel Nurses in the United States are women. Median pay in this female-dominated area goes for around $32.32 per hour. Geographic location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by years of experience.edian of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience. Salaries for inexperienced workers average out to $69K, and those with five to 10 years' experience report a lower median of $65K. People with 10 to 20 years of experience make an average of about $65K in this role.