Introduction: stress is the result of unforeseen, unknown or excessive demands, burdens and challenges that have arisen after a person has been exposed to stressful situations for a long time. Emergency centers are high stress environments and cover a range of acute stressful events. The main goal of this cross-sectional study is to examine the level of perceived stress of nurses and technicians employed in the Department of Emergency Medicine in Zadar County. Sample and methods: the research was conducted among nurses and technicians employed in the Department of Emergency Medicine of Zadar County in June 2022. The research was conducted through a survey created via a GoogleDocs form (electronic survey). The survey was delivered to the target group via communication platforms via a link. Perceived stress levels were tested using the Perceived Stress Scale. Results: the majority of nurses and technicians in the conducted research are under moderate stress, where the female respondents are under more stress than the male respondents. No correlation was found between age and length of service at ZZHM and the occurrence of stress. Conclusion: stress at work is an important problem in healthcare, especially in nursing. The literature review and research confirm that emergency services are stressful work environments where staff are exposed to acute or chronic stress on a daily basis.