Objective: This study attempts to identify and describe the concept of care for women suffering marital violence as perceived by nurses working in Family Health Strategy units. Methods: This descriptive study with a qualitative approach was carried with 17 nurses of Family Health Strategy units in a municipality from the Bahia State, Brazil. Data was collected by means of semi-structured interviews and later submitted to content analysis. Results: For the interviewees, caring for women suffering marital violence involves receiving them and working with the multiprofessional team. The nurses received these women and sought to resolve their complaints. Nevertheless, the women's silence, counter-reference and inadequate professional training were difficulties pointed out by the participants. Conclusion: The professional qualification provides the resignification of the care for women suffering from marital violence, aiming at the integrality.