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.
How Work Weeks Affect Travel Nursing Salaries. Like any other job, the amount of time you spend working has an impact on how much you make as a traveling nurse. However, travel nursing is unique in this regard for two reasons. First, as mentioned above, agencies typically do not provide vacation time or paid sick time.