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 Nursing. As a nurse, you can also earn more money if you work as a travel nurse. In this role, youâll go where youâre most needed within a network of healthcare facilities, often for a period of as little as eight weeks, and youâll earn a higher pay rate since youâll be moving where demand is highest.