Hospital looking due to community need and offering an excellent compensation package, sign on bonus and full benefits package.Jackson is the capital of Mississippi and is located in the central part of the state. The Jackson metropolitan area consists of Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties and has a population of 440,000. Known as the Crossroads of the South because of its geographic location, Jackson is only 3 hours from Memphis, 3 hours from New Orleans, 5 hours from Atlanta, and 6 hours from Dallas. Primarily known for its southern hospitality and relaxed lifestyle, Jackson offers all of the amenities of a large city without the congestion or faster pace. With its year round mild climate and the presence of a 33,000 acre reservoir, outdoor recreational activities and sporting events abound.