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 nurses must be registered nurses (RNs). This can be done in three different ways: 1  You can attend a nursing school based in a hospital. 2  This pathway takes up to four years to complete. 3  An ADN, which takes around two years to complete. 4  You can then study for a further one or two years to obtain a Bachelorâs degree.