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.
The pay for a typical assignment for a travel nurse is usually more than that of a staff nurse in the area of travel and much of this money is tax free because you are traveling more than 50 miles from your home. There are also many opportunities to make some extra cash after becoming a travel nurse.