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.
A nurse or nursing student seeking to pursue a career in travel nursing may wish to consider how she stacks up against the requirements. While the profession offers a world of opportunities for a nurse, it could take some time before she is ready. Here are the top two requirements for becoming a travel nurse: Work experience. A travel nurse is required by most employers to have at least one year experience in a nursing specialty in a hospital or medical clinic. However, as with most jobs, many employers will prefer to hire a nurse with more experience, two to three years is often ideal.