Need to Make Decision...HELP

Hi Everyone:

I've been an RN for the past seven years. My background is mostly med/surg (incl. med monitoring) and ortho. I took a Resource Nurse position last Fall, which is basically a charge position with some manager-type duties thrown in. Anyway, there is a Magnet facility near me that I've always been curious about. They have an excellent reputation for cardiology, and it was made known to me that they were willing to train an experienced RN for their CICU.

On the one hand, I enjoy being a Resource Nurse, and the charge experience is good for my resume. Downside is that I am required to come in on my off days several times a month for meetings, training, etc, and the commute is approx 1-1.5 hrs each way. On the other hand, this CICU position would be a great opportunity to finally get myself into critical care, the commute is only about 30 min each way, and the staff I met during my interview were exceptionally professional and sharp.

I'm leaning toward the CICU position, but I'm wondering if any of you have been in a similar situation where you started in critical care down the road in your nursing career. What was the transition like? Or maybe some of you who are in a CCU environment can tell me what you've observed when experienced nurses made the transition onto your unit?

I told HR I'd give them a yes or no by Wed of this week, so any feedback you guys and gals might have would really be great.

Also, if anyone knows of some helpful online resources (tutorials, simulations, etc) pertaining to the CCU or critical care in general, I'd love to hear about them. Thanks!!!