Stay with a job for the money?

I have been a nurse in mental health for past 8 1/2 years. Last year I went back to school to get my RN. While in school, I remembered what it felt like to be a nurse for physical health reasons. I am fairly burnt out on mental health and I applied for a job in the OR. I have always wanted an OR position, I am fascinated with everything that goes on in there. I am so ready for a new challenge. The only problem is I am getting paid VERY well at my job due to experience and my boss even offered me more when I told him about applying for the other job. I am not the nurse that takes jobs for the pay but, this would be a LARGE decrease in income. Has anyone been in the same situation that may have some advice for me?Thanks SmalltownLVN (now RN)
For the last several years I too have been in psych/mental health nursing. And yes, it does pay VERY well, especially with experience. And I understand the burnout that comes with it, because it is a different kind of burnout than with standard nursing positions.Whatever decision you make, I wish you the best. When I found my inner calling with psych, I knew there was nothing else I would rather do. Plus, I do not wish to give up the pay. I feel for you, it is a decision that I hope I never have to make.Best of luck!