OBJECTIVE: Evaluate stress in the work environment of professional nurses inside Intensive Care Units and identify the stressing agents associated to the triggering of stress, according to the Bianchi Stress Scale. METHODS: Cross-sectional study developed with 22 nurses at the intensive therapy unit of a public pediatric hospital. RESULTS: Despite the complete and effective performance of ICU nurses in face of the patient's instability, the conditions external to this situation are more stressing. CONCLUSION: The nurses have presented higher stress levels in the activities related to work conditions to perform activities and those related to personnel administration.
Nursing assessment; Stress, psychological; Burnout, professional; Intensive care units
