Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews, Texas, named Donny Booth interim CEO, according to KOSA-TV, a CBS affiliate.
Mr. Booth is the hospital's chief nursing officer.
He will serve as leader of the hospital until the board selects a permanent CEO, a decision expected by December.
Mr. Booth succeeds Russell Tippin, who in September will assume the top post at Odessa, Texas-based Medical Center Health System.