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 to Become a Traveling Nurse. Traveling nurses are registered nurses (RNs) who are paid to travel and work in a hospital setting on a temporary basis anywhere from a few months to a year. Traveling nurses are generally well compensated and have their accommodations, health care benefits, and travel expenses covered by their employer.