Abstract
Objective: It consists of describing the implications of stress in the work routine of nursing professionals in these units. Bibliographic review: With the countless demands faced by nurses in Intensive Care Units, many nurses start to deal with stress, which interferes with their well-being, health and performance, highlighting the occurrence of Burnout Syndrome, which, in turn, manifests itself through mental and physical exhaustion. Given this, it is important that these professionals adopt strategies that strengthen to cope with stress, manage to preserve their health and develop their work well. Final considerations: It is necessary and essential to adopt alternative measures for the health of workers and the quality of work. The application of coping strategies can be effective in managing stress through preventive and protective interventions with professionals. Achieving excellence in patient care requires conduct and actions that enable a dynamic and systematized process.